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Water chestnuts vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water chestnuts and Cardoon

  • Water chestnuts have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Cardoon is richer in Folate, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 16% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has 0.02mg.
  • Water chestnuts contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Cardoon, 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 Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Contains more Folate +325%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Contains more Folate +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Contains more Water +28%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.13
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Contains more Water +28%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.041

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 Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.47g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.7g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 23.94g 4.07g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 17kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Cardoon
Fiber 3g 1.6g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.06mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 63mg 23mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 400mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 170mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.17mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.231mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.256mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.03mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.3mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.338mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.116mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.041g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Cardoon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.