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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Fennel

  • Fennel has less Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 28% more.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Fennel. Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Fennel has 0.64mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Fennel, bulb, 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 Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +167%
Contains more Calcium +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +167%
Contains more Calcium +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%

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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin A +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin A +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Equal in Water - 90.21
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +266.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 4.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.24g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3.93g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 32mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.31mg 0.73mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 50mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 1mg 52mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.066mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.191mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 3617IU 963IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 48µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 26.6mg 12mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.032mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.64mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Fennel
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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fiddlehead ferns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169405/nutrients
  2. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.