Lotus root vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lotus root and Fiddlehead ferns different?
- Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 29% higher.
- Lotus root contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. While Lotus root contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Fiddlehead ferns contain only 0.02mg.
Lotus root, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, 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 CalciumCalcium | +40.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1145% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 5.54g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 5.54g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 370mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.31mg |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 181µg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg |
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| Folate | 13µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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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
26%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
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.