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Water chestnuts vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Radish seeds

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Radish seeds is 28% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 7 times more Potassium than Radish seeds. Water chestnuts contain 584mg of Potassium, while Radish seeds contain 86mg.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
4
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6
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Potassium +579.1%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Potassium +579.1%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%

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
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +493.8%
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +493.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
3
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Carbs +565%
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +565%
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
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2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2553.5%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2553.5%

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 Radish seeds
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 Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.6g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 3.81g Radish seeds
Fats 0.1g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 23.94g 3.6g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 43kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Radish seeds
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 51mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.06mg 0.86mg Radish seeds
Magnesium 22mg 44mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 63mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 584mg 86mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.5mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.326mg 0.12mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.26mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 28.9mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.102mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.103mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.285mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 95µg Radish seeds
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.767g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.