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Water chestnuts vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between water chestnuts and water chestnuts?

    We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 52% 2.3% 109% 14% 27% 1.8% 43% 3.8%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 52% 2.3% 109% 14% 27% 1.8% 43% 3.8%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~11mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~584mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.06mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.326mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~63mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~14mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.331mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 24% 0% 35% 46% 19% 29% 76% 0% 0.75% 12% 20%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 24% 0% 35% 46% 19% 29% 76% 0% 0.75% 12% 20%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~4mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~1.2mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.14mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.328mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg
    ~equal in Folate ~16µg
    ~equal in Choline ~36.2mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    24% 73%
    Protein: 1.4 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 23.94 g
    Water: 73.46 g
    Other: 1.1 g
    24% 73%
    Protein: 1.4 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 23.94 g
    Water: 73.46 g
    Other: 1.1 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.4g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.1g
    ~equal in Carbs ~23.94g
    ~equal in Water ~73.46g
    ~equal in Other ~1.1g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    37% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
    37% 3% 61%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.026g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.002g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.043g

    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 Water chestnuts
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Water chestnuts Opinion
    Calories 97kcal 97kcal
    Protein 1.4g 1.4g
    Fats 0.1g 0.1g
    Vitamin C 4mg 4mg
    Net carbs 20.94g 20.94g
    Carbs 23.94g 23.94g
    Magnesium 22mg 22mg
    Calcium 11mg 11mg
    Potassium 584mg 584mg
    Iron 0.06mg 0.06mg
    Sugar 4.8g 4.8g
    Fiber 3g 3g
    Copper 0.326mg 0.326mg
    Zinc 0.5mg 0.5mg
    Phosphorus 63mg 63mg
    Sodium 14mg 14mg
    Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.2mg
    Manganese 0.331mg 0.331mg
    Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
    Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.14mg
    Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.2mg
    Vitamin B3 1mg 1mg
    Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.479mg
    Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.328mg
    Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
    Folate 16µg 16µg
    Choline 36.2mg 36.2mg
    Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.026g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.043g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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
    21%
    Water chestnuts
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    27%
    Water chestnuts
    27%
    Water chestnuts

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.8 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
    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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.