Water chestnuts vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Water chestnuts and Turnip
- Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Turnip have more Vitamin C.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 27% more.
- Water chestnuts have 40 times more Vitamin E than Turnip. Water chestnuts have 1.2mg of Vitamin E, while Turnip has 0.03mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Turnips, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
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 | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +272.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
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Fats
~0.1g
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
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.94g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 23.94g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 584mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 36.2mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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 ($)