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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 C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Iron, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin C 25% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 52% 2.3% 109% 14% 27% 1.8% 43% 3.8%
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 +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%
~equal in Copper ~0.32mg

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% 0% 24% 0% 35% 46% 19% 29% 76% 0% 0.75% 12% 20%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +332.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 97kcal 34kcal Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 4mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 20.94g 5.54g Water chestnuts
Carbs 23.94g 5.54g Water chestnuts
Magnesium 22mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 11mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 584mg 370mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.06mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 4.8g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.32mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 63mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 14mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.02mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg Water chestnuts
Choline 36.2mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Water chestnuts
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.