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Water chestnuts vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Water chestnuts and Eggplant?

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Choline in Water chestnuts are higher than in Eggplant.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 27% more.
  • Eggplant contains 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Eggplant contains 0.037mg.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Eggplant, 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 Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
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 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +42.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
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% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +25.6%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +307.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.88g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.98g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.18g Eggplant
Carbs 23.94g 5.88g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 25kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 4.8g 3.53g Eggplant
Fiber 3g 3g
Calcium 11mg 9mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 0.23mg Eggplant
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 24mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 229mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.5mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.081mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.232mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Eggplant
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.3mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 2.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.039mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.037mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.649mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.281mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.084mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.034g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.