Water chestnuts vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are water chestnuts and asparagus different?
- Water chestnuts are higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and manganese; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for asparagus is 34% higher.
- Water chestnuts contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than asparagus. While water chestnuts contain 0.328mg of vitamin B6, asparagus contains only 0.091mg.
Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Asparagus, 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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3466.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +260.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +517% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 41.6µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 2.14mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.091mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.189mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 202mg | 11% |
| Folate | 16µg | 52µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 3.88g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.274mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 5.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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