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Water chestnuts vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Water chestnuts and Truffle?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 268% higher.
  • Truffle has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, while Truffle has 0.112mg.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +9700%
Contains more Magnesium +277.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +164%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Calcium +1345.5%
Contains more Iron +9700%
Contains more Magnesium +277.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +164%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +526.7%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +526.7%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +396.4%
Contains more Protein +560.7%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Carbs +205%
Contains more Other +100.9%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +396.4%
Contains more Protein +560.7%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Carbs +205%
Contains more Other +100.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.91g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.1g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 23.94g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 97kcal 284kcal Truffle
Sugar 4.8g Truffle
Fiber 3g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 11mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 0.06mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 22mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 63mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 584mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 14mg 35mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.326mg 0.183mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.015mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.112mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.