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Water chestnuts vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Butterbur

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Butterbur is 31% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Butterbur. Water chestnuts contain 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur contains 0.032mg.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.5%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +259%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.7%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +259%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.61g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.39g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Water chestnuts
Carbs 23.94g 3.61g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 14kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Butterbur
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.06mg 0.1mg Butterbur
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 12mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 14mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.5mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.103mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.274mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 31.5mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.02mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.032mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.096mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 10µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
21%
Water chestnuts
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.