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Water chestnuts vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Gratin

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Gratin have more Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% higher.
  • Gratin contains 2 times less Manganese than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.331mg of Manganese, while Gratin contains 0.161mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Water chestnuts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Potassium +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Potassium +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Calcium +981.8%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.993
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +147.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.993

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +112.4%
Contains more Protein +261.4%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Equal in Water - 74
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +112.4%
Contains more Protein +261.4%
Contains more Fats +7490%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 9.47g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.1g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 23.94g 11.27g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 132kcal Gratin
Sugar 4.8g Gratin
Fiber 3g 1.8g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 0.06mg 0.64mg Gratin
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 584mg 396mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 433mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.326mg 0.16mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.161mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.064mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.116mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.993mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.387mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.174mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 11µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 4.733g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.707g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.