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Shallot vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shallot and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Shallot has less Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 30% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Shallots, 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.
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +74.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.5%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +74.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.31

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +90325%
Contains more Vitamin C +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2390%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 218% 0% 0% 89% 5% 49% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +90325%
Contains more Vitamin C +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Other - 0.83
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Equal in Other - 0.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 5.54g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 16.8g 5.54g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 34kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 32mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 21mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 60mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 334mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 12mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.4mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.088mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.292mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot Fiddlehead ferns
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%
Shallot
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.