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Water chestnuts vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Water chestnuts and Kale

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Kale have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 681% more.
  • Water chestnuts have 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Kale. Water chestnuts have 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, while Kale has 0.049mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Calcium +554.5%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
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Kale
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin K +272233.3%
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 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin K +272233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +325.2%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +24.1%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +325.2%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +35.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.8%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Kale Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.63g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Kale
Carbs 23.94g 5.63g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 28kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 1.25g Kale
Fiber 3g 2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 72mg Kale
Iron 0.06mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 28mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 228mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 23mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.24mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.156mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Kale
Vitamin A 0IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.85mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.053mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.07mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.049mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.138mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 13µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.052g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Kale
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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
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.

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.