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Water chestnuts vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Water chestnuts and Salsify?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Manganese, while Salsify is higher in Iron.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 28% higher.
  • Salsify has 6 times less Vitamin E than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of Vitamin E , while Salsify has 0.19mg.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +365.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +365.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +816.7%

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 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Equal in Folate - 15
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Equal in Folate - 15
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +10.3%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Water +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 12.26g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 23.94g 15.36g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 68kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 3g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 11mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.06mg 0.55mg Salsify
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 56mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 283mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 16mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.3mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.07mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.21mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.19mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 4.6mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.056mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.173mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.392mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.276mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.218mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 15µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.041g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.