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Water chestnuts vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water chestnuts and Chicory different?

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicory is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Water chestnuts is 31% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicory. While Water chestnuts contain 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, Chicory contains only 0.042mg.

Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Chicory, witloof, raw are the varieties used 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 +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.8%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +539.2%
Contains more Manganese +231%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
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 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.8%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +539.2%
Contains more Manganese +231%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +131.3%
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 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +681%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +131.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +498.5%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +498.5%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.024
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.044

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 0.9g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.9g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 23.94g 4g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 17kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Chicory
Fiber 3g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 11mg 19mg Chicory
Iron 0.06mg 0.24mg Chicory
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 26mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 211mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.5mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.051mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.1mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 2.8mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.062mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.027mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.145mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.042mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.044g Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Chicory
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.