Water chestnuts vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Water chestnuts and Cassava
- Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Cassava have more Vitamin C.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 25% more.
- Water chestnuts have 6 times more Vitamin E than Cassava. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Cassava has 0.19mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Cassava, 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.
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+115.5%
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Zinc
+47.1%
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Copper
+226%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Iron
+350%
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Manganese
+16%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+115.5%
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Zinc
+47.1%
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Copper
+226%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Iron
+350%
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Manganese
+16%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Sodium - 14
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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Vitamin E
+531.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60.9%
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Vitamin B2
+316.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.1%
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Vitamin B5
+347.7%
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Vitamin B6
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+415%
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Folate
+68.8%
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Vitamin K
+533.3%
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Vitamin E
+531.6%
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Vitamin B1
+60.9%
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Vitamin B2
+316.7%
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Vitamin B3
+17.1%
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Vitamin B5
+347.7%
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Vitamin B6
+272.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+415%
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Folate
+68.8%
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Vitamin K
+533.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+23.1%
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Other
+77.4%
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Fats
+180%
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Carbs
+59%
Equal in Protein - 1.36
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
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Water
+23.1%
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+77.4%
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Fats
+180%
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Carbs
+59%
Equal in Protein - 1.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
Saturated Fat:
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.048 g
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Saturated Fat
-64.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 36.26g |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 38.06g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 160kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 20.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.088mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.048g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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