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Water chestnuts vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Corn pudding

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Water chestnuts is 31% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 4 times more Manganese than Corn pudding. Water chestnuts contain 0.331mg of Manganese, while Corn pudding contains 0.079mg.
  • Water chestnuts contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Corn pudding, home prepared.

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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 +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +231.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +658.1%
Contains more Manganese +319%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +783.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
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 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +231.8%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +658.1%
Contains more Manganese +319%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +783.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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 E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.7
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.033
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 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.7
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Protein +215.7%
Contains more Fats +4940%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 72.33
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Protein +215.7%
Contains more Fats +4940%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Water - 72.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1179.1%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1179.1%

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 Corn pudding
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 15.77g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 4.42g Corn pudding
Fats 0.1g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 23.94g 16.97g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 4.8g 6.59g Water chestnuts
Fiber 3g 1.2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 39mg Corn pudding
Iron 0.06mg 0.53mg Corn pudding
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 90mg Corn pudding
Potassium 584mg 176mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 282mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.48mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.043mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.079mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 0IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.27mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 4mg 3.7mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.069mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.154mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.033mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.127mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 29µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Tryptophan 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Water chestnuts
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 2.451g Water chestnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Corn pudding
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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.425g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.