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Water chestnuts vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Water chestnuts and Arrowroot

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Iron.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 81% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts contain 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Arrowroot. While Water chestnuts contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, Arrowroot contains only 0.059mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Arrowroot, 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 +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +26%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +26%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 C +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +2012.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +2012.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Protein +202.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Protein +202.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 12.09g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 23.94g 13.39g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 65kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Arrowroot
Fiber 3g 1.3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 6mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 63mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 584mg 454mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 26mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.326mg 0.121mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.174mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 1.9mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.059mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.292mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.266mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.039g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
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
21%
Water chestnuts
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.