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 CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +220.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Water
~73.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 72kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.6g | 20.94g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 23.94g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 334mg | 584mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 7.87g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.326mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 63mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 11.3mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.043g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.106mg |
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| Leucine | 0.149mg |
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| Lysine | 0.125mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.043mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
14%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.