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Water chestnuts vs. Chanterelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Water chestnuts and Chanterelle?

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Chanterelle is richer in Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chanterelle's daily need coverage for Iron is 43% more.
  • Chanterelle contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Chanterelle contains 0.015mg.
  • Chanterelle has less Sugar.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw types in this article.

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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 +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +5683.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.353
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 5% 131% 10% 25% 45% 2% 20% 118% 38% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +5683.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.353

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 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
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% 159% 0% 4% 50% 77% 65% 11% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +249%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.49
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 6.86 g
Water: 89.85 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +249%
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.49

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Chanterelle Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.06g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.49g Chanterelle
Fats 0.1g 0.53g Chanterelle
Carbs 23.94g 6.86g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 38kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 1.16g Chanterelle
Fiber 3g 3.8g Chanterelle
Calcium 11mg 15mg Chanterelle
Iron 0.06mg 3.47mg Chanterelle
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 57mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 506mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 9mg Chanterelle
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg Chanterelle
Copper 0.326mg 0.353mg Chanterelle
Manganese 0.331mg 0.286mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Chanterelle
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 212IU Chanterelle
Vitamin D 0µg 5.3µg Chanterelle
Vitamin C 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.015mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.215mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.085mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.075mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.044mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Chanterelle
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 Chanterelle
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
30%
Chanterelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
40%
Chanterelle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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. Chanterelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168422/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.