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Water chestnuts vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Water chestnuts and Celtuce

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Celtuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, and Iron.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily need of Copper 32% more than Celtuce.
  • Water chestnuts have 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Celtuce. While Water chestnuts have 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, Celtuce has only 0.05mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Celtuce, 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
4
:
6
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +77%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +715%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +77%
Contains more Zinc +85.2%
Contains more Copper +715%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.9%
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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
7
:
3
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +387.5%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
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%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +387.5%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
3
:
2
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +555.9%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +555.9%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +28.6%

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 Celtuce
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 Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 1.95g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.85g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Celtuce
Carbs 23.94g 3.65g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 18kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Celtuce
Fiber 3g 1.7g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 39mg Celtuce
Iron 0.06mg 0.55mg Celtuce
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 63mg 39mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 330mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.5mg 0.27mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.04mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 0IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 19.5mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.055mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.07mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.55mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.183mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.05mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 46µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg Celtuce
Saturated Fat 0.026g Celtuce
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 Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.