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Shallot vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shallot and Water chestnuts

  • Shallot is higher in Iron, yet Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily Copper needs 26% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot contains 20 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. While Shallot contains 1.2mg of Iron, Water chestnuts contain only 0.06mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, 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.
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +74.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +270.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +74.9%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +270.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 63

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 73.46
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Protein +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.5g 1.4g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 16.8g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 72kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 7.87g 4.8g Water chestnuts
Fiber 3.2g 3g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 11mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.06mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 60mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 334mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 12mg 14mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.088mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.292mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 8mg 4mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.328mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 16µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.3µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.026g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Shallot
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.