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Russet potato vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Russet potato and Water chestnuts

  • Russet potato is richer in Iron, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Water chestnuts is 24% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 18 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Russet potato contains 1.07mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts contain 0.06mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 52% 2.3% 109% 14% 27% 1.8% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +1683.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Potassium ~584mg
~equal in Sodium ~14mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 24% 0% 35% 46% 19% 29% 76% 0% 0.75% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
~equal in Water ~73.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet potato Water chestnuts
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Water chestnuts Opinion
Calories 97kcal 97kcal
Protein 2.63g 1.4g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 4mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Carbs 21.44g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 11mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Iron 1.07mg 0.06mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 4.8g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3g Water chestnuts
Copper 0.107mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.35mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 63mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 14mg
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.228mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.328mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 16µg Russet potato
Choline 15mg 36.2mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.002g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.043g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Water chestnuts
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Russet potato
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients
  2. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.