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Water chestnuts vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Water chestnuts and Chrysanthemum

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Vitamin K needs 291% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts contain 2 times more Copper than Chrysanthemum. While Water chestnuts contain 0.326mg of Copper, Chrysanthemum contains only 0.137mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Water chestnuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +3716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Manganese +184.9%
Equal in Potassium - 567
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Calcium +963.6%
Contains more Iron +3716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Manganese +184.9%
Equal in Potassium - 567

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 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +116566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.13
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +116566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +692.7%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +50.9%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +692.7%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +50.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 0.02g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.1g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 23.94g 3.02g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 24kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 3g
Calcium 11mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.06mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 63mg 54mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 567mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 118mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.326mg 0.137mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 1.4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.13mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.144mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.531mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.221mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.176mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 0.3µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Saturated Fat 0.026g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
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?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.