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Wasabi vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between wasabi and water

  • Wasabi has more fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, calcium, and phosphorus than water.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for fiber is 31% more.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of water is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wasabi, root, raw and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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.
Wasabi
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +868.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Wasabi
8
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Water
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
4
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1820%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Water DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41.9mg 47%
Fiber 7.8g 0g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 21%
Manganese 0.391mg 0mg 17%
Potassium 568mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 69mg 1mg 16%
Copper 0.155mg 0.016mg 15%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.01mg 15%
Calcium 128mg 3mg 13%
Iron 1.03mg 0mg 13%
Phosphorus 80mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 11%
Protein 4.8g 0g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 9%
Carbs 23.54g 0g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 5%
Calories 109kcal 0kcal 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Sodium 17mg 5mg 1%
Fats 0.63g 0g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Water
Low Calories diet ok
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
23%
Wasabi
0%
Water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
1%
Water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/nutrients
  2. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.