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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 Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Copper needs 31% 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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +211.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.4%
Contains more Copper +720.5%
Contains more Manganese +229%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +211.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.4%
Contains more Copper +720.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +882.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +882.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +137%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 1.92g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 4.97g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 25kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.42mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 15mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 44mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 299mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 30mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.27mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.039mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.155mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 26.6mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.