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Water chestnuts vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water chestnuts and Mustard Greens different?

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 494% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 4 times more Potassium than Mustard Greens. While Water chestnuts contain 584mg of Potassium, Mustard Greens contains only 162mg.

Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +972.7%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +972.7%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%

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 B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Water +24.9%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.046
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.046

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.51g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.1g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 23.94g 4.51g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 26kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 3g 2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.06mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 42mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 162mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.5mg 0.22mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.146mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 4mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.041mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.063mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.433mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.12mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.098mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 9µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.046g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.