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Celtuce vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between celtuce and fiddlehead ferns

  • Celtuce has more manganese; however, fiddlehead ferns are richer in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily copper needs 31% more than celtuce.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Celtuce, 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 20% 12% 29% 21% 13% 7.4% 17% 1.4% 90% 4.9%
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 +21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%

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 65% 58% 0% 0% 14% 16% 10% 11% 12% 0% 0% 35% 0%
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% 60% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +805.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~181µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 ProteinProtein +435.3%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
~equal in Water ~88.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celtuce Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Fiddlehead ferns DV% diff.
Copper 0.04mg 0.32mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 4.98mg 28%
Folate 46µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg 11%
Iron 0.55mg 1.31mg 10%
Phosphorus 39mg 101mg 9%
Manganese 0.688mg 0.51mg 8%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 26.6mg 8%
Protein 0.85g 4.55g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.83mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Calories 18kcal 34kcal 1%
Vitamin A 175µg 181µg 1%
Potassium 330mg 370mg 1%
Calcium 39mg 32mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 34mg 1%
Carbs 3.65g 5.54g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 1.95g 5.54g N/A
Sodium 11mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.052mg 0%
Lysine 0.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
17%
Celtuce
23%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.