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Water chestnuts vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Water chestnuts and Artichoke

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , yet Artichoke is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin K, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 16% more than Artichoke.
  • Water chestnuts contain 6 times more Vitamin E than Artichoke. While Water chestnuts contain 1.2mg of Vitamin E , Artichoke contains only 0.19mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
6
:
4
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +2033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +2033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
5
:
5
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Vitamin E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +4833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
Water chestnuts
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%
Artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.5%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +4833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
4
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Equal in Other - 1.13
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Artichoke
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
2
Artichoke
Artichoke
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Artichoke
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%

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 Artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 5.11g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Carbs 23.94g 10.51g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 47kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 3g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 11mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 0.06mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 22mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 63mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 584mg 370mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 94mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.231mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.256mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.19mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.072mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.066mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.338mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.116mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 0.3µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.036g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.