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Cassava vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cassava and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Cassava is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 26% higher.
  • Cassava contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. While Cassava contains 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, Fiddlehead ferns contain only 0.02mg.

Cassava, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more IronIron +385.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +220%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.8%

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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 +335%
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 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +483.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +587%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.6%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cassava 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 160kcal 34kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 20.6mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 36.26g 5.54g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 5.54g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 16mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 271mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.27mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.7g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.34mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 27mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 14mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 13IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.02mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 27µg Cassava
Choline 23.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.