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Rapini vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rapini and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Rapini has more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Rapini. Rapini contains 0.162mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli raab, 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.
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
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.
Rapini
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
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.
Rapini 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 Rapini Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 3.17g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.49g 0.4g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 22kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 32mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 1.31mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 73mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 196mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 33mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.77mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.042mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.395mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.02mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rapini 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
86%
Rapini
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
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 - 0.05g)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.