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Seaweed vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seaweed and Water chestnuts

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Water chestnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 55% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Seaweed has 48 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. While Seaweed has 2.85mg of Iron, Water chestnuts have only 0.06mg.
  • Water chestnuts have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1427.3%
Contains more IronIron +4650%
Contains more ZincZinc +146%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +556.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16300%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +20%
Contains more FatsFats +460%
Contains more OtherOther +500.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.2%
~equal in Water ~73.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 +4800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.043g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Water chestnuts Opinion
Calories 43kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Protein 1.68g 1.4g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Net carbs 8.27g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Carbs 9.57g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Magnesium 121mg 22mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 11mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Iron 2.85mg 0.06mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 4.8g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 3g Water chestnuts
Copper 0.13mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 1.23mg 0.5mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 233mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.2mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.479mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 66µg 0.3µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 16µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 36.2mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.002g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.043g Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
34%
Seaweed
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.