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Water chestnuts vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Russet potato

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1, yet Russet potato is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Water chestnuts is 24% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 17 times more Vitamin E than Russet potato. Water chestnuts contain 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Russet potato contains 0.07mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +42.9%
Contains more Copper +204.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Equal in Potassium - 550
Equal in Sodium - 14
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +204.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Equal in Potassium - 550
Equal in Sodium - 14

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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Contains more Vitamin E +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.354
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.354

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Water - 74.45
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 19.14g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 23.94g 21.44g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 97kcal
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 4.8g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3g 2.3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.06mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 63mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 584mg 550mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 14mg
Zinc 0.5mg 0.35mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.107mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.228mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.07mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.067mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.048mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.38mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 16µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.032g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Russet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.