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Chicory vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicory and Fiddlehead ferns?

  • Chicory has less Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 30% higher.

We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types in this comparison.

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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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more IronIron +445.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +410%

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 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% 217% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3012.5%
~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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +405.6%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.5%
Contains more OtherOther +72.9%
~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.
Chicory Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 17kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.9g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 2.8mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 0.9g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 4g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 10mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 19mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 211mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.24mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.051mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.16mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 26mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 2mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 29IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.1mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Chicory
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.02mg Chicory
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 37µg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Chicory
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg Chicory
Isoleucine 0.054mg Chicory
Leucine 0.039mg Chicory
Lysine 0.035mg Chicory
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg Chicory
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Chicory
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.