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Water chestnuts vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Water chestnuts and Sweet potato leaves

  • Water chestnuts have more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Sweet potato leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 252% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts have 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato leaves. While Water chestnuts have 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, Sweet potato leaves have only 0.225mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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.
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +1516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 B5 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +100633.3%
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 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +100633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.2%

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 Sweet potato leaves
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 Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 3.52g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 2.49g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.1g 0.51g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 23.94g 8.82g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 42kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 3g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 11mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.06mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 22mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 63mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 584mg 508mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 6mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 0IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.225mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.19mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.111g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.02g Sweet potato leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.228g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Sweet potato leaves
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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves 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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.