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Water chestnuts vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Water chestnuts and Red cabbage

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 59% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Red cabbage has 19 times less Copper than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 0.326mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Cabbage, red, 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
8
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +1817.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +1817.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%

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
6
:
4
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1325%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1325%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Protein - 1.43
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +23%
Equal in Protein - 1.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 5.27g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Red cabbage
Carbs 23.94g 7.37g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 31kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 4.8g 3.83g Red cabbage
Fiber 3g 2.1g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.06mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 30mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 243mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 27mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.22mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.017mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.243mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.11mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.064mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.069mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.418mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.147mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.209mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.