Amaranth leaves vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Amaranth leaves and Fiddlehead ferns different?
- Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, and Potassium, while Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus.
- Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 27% more than Amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves contain 7 times more Calcium than Fiddlehead ferns. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 32mg.
Amaranth leaves, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types were 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.
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Calcium
+571.9%
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Iron
+77.1%
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Magnesium
+61.8%
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Potassium
+65.1%
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Manganese
+73.5%
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Phosphorus
+102%
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Sodium
-95%
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Copper
+97.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.83
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Calcium
+571.9%
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Iron
+77.1%
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Magnesium
+61.8%
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Potassium
+65.1%
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Manganese
+73.5%
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Phosphorus
+102%
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Sodium
-95%
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Copper
+97.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.83
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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Vitamin C
+62.8%
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Vitamin B1
+35%
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Vitamin A
+24%
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Vitamin B2
+32.9%
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Vitamin B3
+656.8%
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Vitamin C
+62.8%
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Vitamin B1
+35%
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Vitamin A
+24%
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Vitamin B2
+32.9%
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Vitamin B3
+656.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+80.7%
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Protein
+85%
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Fats
+21.2%
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Carbs
+37.8%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
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+80.7%
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Protein
+85%
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Fats
+21.2%
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Carbs
+37.8%
Equal in Water - 88.68
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.02g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 2.46g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 4.02g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 34kcal |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 611mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg |
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| Folate | 85µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g |
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| 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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.