Cauliflower vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cauliflower and fiddlehead ferns
- Cauliflower has more vitamin C; however, fiddlehead ferns are richer in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily vitamin A needs 72% more than cauliflower.
- Fiddlehead ferns have 2 times less vitamin C than cauliflower. Cauliflower has 48.2mg of vitamin C, while fiddlehead ferns have 26.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, 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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +720.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +882.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
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Water
~88.68g
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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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.32mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 4.98mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 26.6mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 181µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.51mg | 15% |
| Folate | 57µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.31mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 101mg | 8% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 4.55g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 370mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 5.54g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 5.54g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
30%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)