Water chestnuts vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between water chestnuts and fiddlehead ferns
- Water chestnuts have more vitamin B1 and potassium; however, fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than water chestnuts.
- Water chestnuts have 7 times more vitamin B1 than fiddlehead ferns. While water chestnuts have 0.14mg of vitamin B1, fiddlehead ferns have only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +57.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2083.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +565% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +398% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 4.98mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 26.6mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 181µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.31mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 584mg | 370mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 4.55g | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 5.54g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 101mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.83mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 5.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
