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Broccoli vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 70% more than Fiddlehead ferns.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +79.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +553.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%

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.
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 CVitamin C +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.4g
~equal in Water ~88.68g
~equal in Other ~0.83g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli 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 Broccoli Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 34kcal 34kcal
Protein 2.82g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.37g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 89.2mg 26.6mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 6.64g 5.54g Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 47mg 32mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.73mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.7g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.41mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 66mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 33mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 623IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 31µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet Equal
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
61%
Broccoli
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.