Water chestnuts vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Water chestnuts and Red potato?
- Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Red potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
- Red potato has 15 times less Vitamin E than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of Vitamin E, while Red potato has 0.08mg.
We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
~equal in
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
~equal in
Water
~76.67g
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.026g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.002g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.043g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 12.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 17.79g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 19.59g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 545mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.43g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.173mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 1.595mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 18.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.026g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.043g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.44g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
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.