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

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Important differences between Water chestnuts and Wax gourd

  • Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, however, Wax gourd have more Vitamin C.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 34% more.
  • Water chestnuts have 200 times more Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd. Water chestnuts have 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Wax gourd has 0.001mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.6%
Contains more Potassium +11580%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +1381.8%
Contains more Manganese +491.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.6%
Contains more Potassium +11580%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +1381.8%
Contains more Manganese +491.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%

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 E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +925%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +925%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Carbs +687.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +30.8%
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Carbs +687.5%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 2.04g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 0.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Wax gourd
Carbs 23.94g 3.04g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 14kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 1.18g Wax gourd
Fiber 3g 1g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 18mg Wax gourd
Iron 0.06mg 0.38mg Wax gourd
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 17mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 584mg 5mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 107mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.326mg 0.022mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.056mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.08mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 10.5mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.034mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.001mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.384mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.121mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.032mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 4µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.002mg Wax gourd
Lysine 0.009mg Wax gourd
Methionine 0.003mg Wax gourd
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Water chestnuts Wax gourd
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
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.