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Chard vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chard and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Chard has more Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Chard.
  • Chard has 179 times more Sodium than Fiddlehead ferns. While Chard has 179mg of Sodium, Fiddlehead ferns have only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +81.3%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.5%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%

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.
Chard
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Contains more Vitamin A +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1283.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
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 A +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +51.8%
Contains more Protein +142%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Equal in Water - 88.68
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 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 Other +51.8%
Contains more Protein +142%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
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.
Chard Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 1.88g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.08g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 4.13g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 20kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.1g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.1g Chard
Calcium 58mg 32mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 1.31mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 34mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 549mg 370mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.33mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.163mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.334mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 3617IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 181µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.02mg Chard
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Chard
Folate 9µg Chard
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard 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
113%
Chard
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.