Black Coffee vs. Water Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Water Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
water chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and water chestnut:
- Black coffee has signficantly less calories than water chestnut.
- Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than water chestnut.
- Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Water chestnut is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Water chestnut is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black coffee has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to water chestnut for fat. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for water chestnut, 6:94:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 60% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% | 94% |
| Fat | ~ | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Water chestnut is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - water chestnut has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than water chestnut - water chestnut has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Water chestnut and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both water chestnut and black coffee are low in saturated fat - water chestnut has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Water chestnut has more Vitamin C than black coffee - water chestnut has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Water chestnut has more Vitamin E than black coffee - water chestnut has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Water chestnut and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - water chestnut has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Water chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and water chestnut contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Water Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.2 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.328 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Water chestnut has 450% more calcium than black coffee - water chestnut has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Water chestnut and black coffee contain similar amounts of iron - water chestnut has 0.06mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Water chestnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than black coffee - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Coffee or Water Chestnut .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Water Chestnut (Waterchestnuts, chinese, raw) .
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FAQ
Does water chestnut or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Black coffee has signficantly less calories than water chestnut - water chestnut has 97 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is water chestnut or black coffee better for protein?
Water chestnut and black coffee contain similar amounts of protein - water chestnut has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does water chestnut or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than water chestnut - water chestnut has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does water chestnut or black coffee contain more potassium?
Water chestnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than black coffee - water chestnut has 584mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.