Water chestnuts vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Onion rings
- Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 28% higher.
- Water chestnuts contain 5 times more Potassium than Onion rings. Water chestnuts contain 584mg of Potassium, while Onion rings contains 123mg.
- Water chestnuts contain less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.
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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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +374.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +346.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1983.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +238.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.3% |
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:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
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
2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +149900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17651.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 4.14g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 14.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 31.59g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 33.79g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.25mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 5.1g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 25.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.348mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 1.349mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.053g |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 2.137g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 7.633g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.15mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.214mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.151mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.243mg |
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| Valine | 0.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Fructose | 1.26g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g |
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| 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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