Water chestnuts vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between water chestnuts and onions
- The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and choline in water chestnuts is higher than in onions.
- Water chestnuts cover your daily copper needs 32% more than onions.
- Onions have 60 times less vitamin E than water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of vitamin E, while onions have 0.02mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Onions, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +735.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +109.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +762.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +289.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +493.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
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Fats
~0.1g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +550% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.039mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.129mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.046mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 6.1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 9.34g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 7.4mg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 40kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)