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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +539.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +681% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +498.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
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Fats
~0.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
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Saturated fat
~0.024g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.002g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.044g
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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.051mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.042mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 211mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.062mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.145mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 17kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)