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Water chestnuts vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Water chestnuts and Potato

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1, however, Potato have more Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 23% more.
  • Water chestnuts have 30 times more Vitamin E than Potato. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Potato has 0.04mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 535
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 535

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Equal in Water - 74.89
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Equal in Water - 74.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Potato Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 18.95g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 23.94g 21.15g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 93kcal Water chestnuts
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 4.8g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3g 2.2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 15mg Potato
Iron 0.06mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 63mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 584mg 535mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.5mg 0.36mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.118mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.219mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.04mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.064mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.048mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.376mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.311mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.034g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.