Water chestnuts vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between water chestnuts and potato flour
- Water chestnuts have more copper and vitamin B2, while potato flour has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Potato flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 34% higher.
- Potato flour contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while potato flour contains 0.051mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Potato flour.
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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 CopperCopper | +65.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
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 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +250.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1026.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +392.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.5% |
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
0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 6.9g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 3.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 77.2g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 83.1g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 1001mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.38mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.52g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 5.9g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.197mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 168mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.313mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 3.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.474mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.769mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 39.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.09g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.15g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.115mg |
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| Threonine | 0.28mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.299mg |
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| Leucine | 0.425mg |
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| Lysine | 0.413mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.316mg |
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| Valine | 0.356mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.