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Water chestnuts vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water chestnuts and Portobello

  • Water chestnuts have more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1, while Portobello have more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled.

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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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
4
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6
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Portobello
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
5
:
5
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Water chestnuts
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%
Portobello
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
3
Portobello
Portobello
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Other - 1.04
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Portobello
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Equal in Other - 1.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
2
Portobello
Portobello
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.5%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Portobello
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.24g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.1g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 23.94g 4.44g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 29kcal Water chestnuts
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 4.8g 2.26g Portobello
Fiber 3g 2.2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 3mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 0.4mg Portobello
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 584mg 437mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 11mg Portobello
Zinc 0.5mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.326mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.331mg 0.067mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.072mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 1mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.122mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 19µg Portobello
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.064g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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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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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.