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Coriander vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coriander and fiddlehead ferns

  • Coriander has more vitamin A and iron; however, fiddlehead ferns are richer in vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 24% more than coriander.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 2 times less calcium than coriander. Coriander has 67mg of calcium, while fiddlehead ferns have 32mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 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 +109.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.7%

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.
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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
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 AVitamin A +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347%
~equal in Vitamin C ~26.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 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 FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51%
~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.
Coriander 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 Coriander Fiddlehead ferns DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 4.98mg 24%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin A 337µg 181µg 17%
Folate 62µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 11%
Copper 0.225mg 0.32mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Phosphorus 48mg 101mg 8%
Iron 1.77mg 1.31mg 6%
Protein 2.13g 4.55g 5%
Potassium 521mg 370mg 4%
Calcium 67mg 32mg 4%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.21mg 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.83mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 34mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Sodium 46mg 1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1%
Calories 23kcal 34kcal 1%
Carbs 3.67g 5.54g 1%
Fats 0.52g 0.4g 0%
Vitamin C 27mg 26.6mg 0%
Net carbs 0.87g 5.54g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander 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
94%
Coriander
23%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander 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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.