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Bell pepper vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bell pepper and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 60% more than Fiddlehead ferns.

Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +538.5%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +538.5%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +318%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +429.1%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 88.68
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 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 Protein +429.1%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Other +88.6%
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.
Bell pepper Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.86g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.17g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 4.64g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 20kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.34mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 10mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 20mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 175mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 3mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.13mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.066mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.122mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 370IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 26.6mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.02mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Fiddlehead ferns
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
34%
Bell pepper
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.