Fiddlehead ferns vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fiddlehead ferns and lotus root different?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, manganese, and copper; however, lotus root is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for fiddlehead ferns is 72% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 12 times more vitamin B3 than lotus root. While fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of vitamin B3, lotus root contains only 0.4mg.
Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Lotus root, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1145% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 181µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 44mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.261mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.257mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 556mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 17.23g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.55g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.54g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 ( g)
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.