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Cucumber vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cucumber and Fiddlehead ferns

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc in Fiddlehead ferns are higher than in Cucumber.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Copper needs 31% more than Cucumber.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +367.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +680.5%
Contains more Manganese +545.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +367.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +680.5%
Contains more Manganese +545.6%

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 B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +3344.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4981.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
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 B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +3344.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4981.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +263.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 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 Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +263.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +118.4%
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.
Cucumber 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 minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.65g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.11g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 3.63g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 15kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.28mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 24mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 147mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 2mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.2mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.041mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.079mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.02mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber 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
9%
Cucumber
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
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 - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.