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Water chestnuts vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water chestnuts and Enoki mushrooms different?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Potassium, while Enoki mushrooms are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Enoki mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 38% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts contain 120 times more Vitamin E than Enoki mushrooms. Water chestnuts contain 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Enoki mushrooms contain 0.01mg.

Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Mushrooms, enoki, raw types were 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Copper +204.7%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Iron +1816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
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 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Copper +204.7%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Iron +1816.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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 +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
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 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +206.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Water +20.3%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +206.5%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Water +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.3%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.3%

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 Enoki mushrooms
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
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 Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 5.11g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.66g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.1g 0.29g Enoki mushrooms
Carbs 23.94g 7.81g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 37kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 0.22g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 3g 2.7g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 1.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 105mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 584mg 359mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.5mg 0.65mg Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.326mg 0.107mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.075mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.01mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B3 1mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.1mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.11mg Enoki mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.09mg Enoki mushrooms
Leucine 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Lysine 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Methionine 0.03mg Enoki mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.02g Enoki mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.09g Enoki mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Enoki mushrooms
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
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
21%
Enoki mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.