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Water chestnuts vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Green bean

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Green bean have more Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 40% higher.
  • Green bean contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, while Green bean contains 0.074mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
7
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3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +471.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +471.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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
6
:
4
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.5%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15866.7%
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.5%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +50.7%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +50.7%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
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2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 4.68g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.89g Green bean
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Green bean
Carbs 23.94g 7.88g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 35kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 3.63g Green bean
Fiber 3g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 11mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.06mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 29mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 146mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.5mg 0.25mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.057mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.285mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.46mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.074mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.097mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.614mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.074mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.056mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.064g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.011g Green bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Green bean
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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.