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Chives vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chives and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, and Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 3 times less Calcium than Chives. Chives contain 92mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, 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 +187.5%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%

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.
Chives
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Contains more Vitamin A +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +82.5%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
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.
Chives 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 3.27g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.73g 0.4g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 30kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.85g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 92mg 32mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.31mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 34mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 296mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 3mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.56mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.157mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.373mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 3617IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 181µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 26.6mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Chives
Folate 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
98%
Chives
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.