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Yam vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yam and Water chestnuts

  • Yam has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily Copper needs 19% more than Yam.
  • Water chestnuts have 9 times less Iron than Yam. Yam has 0.52mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.
  • Yam contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
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.
Yam
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.9%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.9%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Water - 73.46
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yam Water chestnuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 20.94g Yam
Protein 1.49g 1.4g Yam
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Yam
Carbs 27.48g 23.94g Yam
Calories 116kcal 97kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g 4.8g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 3g Yam
Calcium 14mg 11mg Yam
Iron 0.52mg 0.06mg Yam
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 49mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 670mg 584mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 14mg Yam
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.152mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.371mg 0.331mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 122IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 12.1mg 4mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.002g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.043g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yam Water chestnuts
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
15%
Yam
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.