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Water chestnuts vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Water chestnuts and Wakame?

  • Water chestnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.
  • Wakame contains 164 times less Vitamin B6 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts contain 0.328mg of Vitamin B6, while Wakame contains 0.002mg.
  • Water chestnuts have less Sodium.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this article.

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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 +1068%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +1263.6%
Contains more Iron +3533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +386.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Manganese +323%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +1068%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +1263.6%
Contains more Iron +3533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +386.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Manganese +323%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Other +554.5%
Equal in Water - 79.99
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Other +554.5%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 8.64g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.1g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 23.94g 9.14g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 45kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 3g 0.5g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.06mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 22mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 63mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 584mg 50mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 872mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.38mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.284mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 3mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.06mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.002mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.13g Water chestnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame 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 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 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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.