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Bamboo shoots vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bamboo shoots and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Bamboo shoots have more Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots contain 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.6% 33% 49% 107% 23% 43% 0.13% 67% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more IronIron +162%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.7%

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.
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% 1.2% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 89% 217% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +565%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17985%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +730%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
~equal in Carbs ~5.54g
~equal in Water ~88.68g
~equal in Other ~0.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 27kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2.6g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 4mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 3g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.2g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 3mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 13mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 533mg 370mg Bamboo shoots
Iron 0.5mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoots
Copper 0.19mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.1mg 0.83mg Bamboo shoots
Phosphorus 59mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 4mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 20IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoots
Manganese 0.262mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.8µg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.02mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.161mg Bamboo shoots
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Bamboo shoots
Folate 7µg Bamboo shoots
Saturated Fat 0.069g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoots
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoots
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoots
Threonine 0.086mg Bamboo shoots
Isoleucine 0.088mg Bamboo shoots
Leucine 0.14mg Bamboo shoots
Lysine 0.134mg Bamboo shoots
Methionine 0.03mg Bamboo shoots
Phenylalanine 0.09mg Bamboo shoots
Valine 0.106mg Bamboo shoots
Histidine 0.042mg Bamboo shoots

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Bamboo shoots
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Fiddlehead ferns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169405/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.