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Water chestnuts vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Nori

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium, yet Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Nori is 39% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 10 times more Fiber than Nori. Water chestnuts contain 3g of Fiber, while Nori contains 0.3g.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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 +1000%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.521
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Folate +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.521

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +242.7%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Carbs +368.5%
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +242.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.8%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.8%

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 Nori
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Nori Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 4.81g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Nori
Carbs 23.94g 5.11g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 35kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 3g 0.3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 70mg Nori
Iron 0.06mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 22mg 2mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 58mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 356mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 48mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.326mg 0.264mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.098mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.159mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.061g Water chestnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.