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Artichoke vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Artichoke and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Artichoke has more Magnesium, however, Fiddlehead ferns has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% more.
  • Artichoke has 2 times more Magnesium than Fiddlehead ferns. Artichoke has 60mg of Magnesium, while Fiddlehead ferns have 34mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.2%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg
~equal in Iron ~1.31mg

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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
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 +260%
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 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 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 +89.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.1%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%
~equal in Water ~88.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Artichoke Fiddlehead ferns
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 Artichoke Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 47kcal 34kcal Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.15g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 11.7mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.11g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 10.51g 5.54g Artichoke
Magnesium 60mg 34mg Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 32mg Artichoke
Potassium 370mg 370mg
Iron 1.28mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 0.99g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.231mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.49mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 90mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 94mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 13IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.02mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.116mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 68µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Artichoke
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.