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Chanterelle vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chanterelle and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Chanterelle is richer in Vitamin D, and Iron, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Chanterelle is 35% higher.
  • Chanterelle contains 3 times more Iron than Fiddlehead ferns. Chanterelle contains 3.47mg of Iron, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 1.31mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, Chanterelle, 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 Iron +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 131% 10% 25% 45% 2% 20% 118% 38% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.32

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 159% 0% 4% 50% 77% 65% 11% 2% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +205.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
7% 90%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 6.86 g
Water: 89.85 g
Other: 1.27 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 +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +205.4%
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.
Chanterelle Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Chanterelle Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 1.49g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.53g 0.4g Chanterelle
Carbs 6.86g 5.54g Chanterelle
Calories 38kcal 34kcal Chanterelle
Sugar 1.16g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.8g Chanterelle
Calcium 15mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 3.47mg 1.31mg Chanterelle
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 57mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 506mg 370mg Chanterelle
Sodium 9mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.71mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.353mg 0.32mg Chanterelle
Manganese 0.286mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.2µg Chanterelle
Vitamin A 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin D 212IU 0IU Chanterelle
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0µg Chanterelle
Vitamin C 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.21mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B3 4.085mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 1.075mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B6 0.044mg Chanterelle
Folate 2µg Chanterelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chanterelle Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Chanterelle
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chanterelle
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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. Chanterelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168422/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.