Dandelion greens vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Dandelion greens and Fiddlehead ferns
- Dandelion greens have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C, however, Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 36% more.
- Dandelion greens have 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. Dandelion greens have 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns have 0.02mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Dandelion greens, 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.
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Calcium
+484.4%
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Iron
+136.6%
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Phosphorus
+53%
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Sodium
-98.7%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+87.1%
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Manganese
+49.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Potassium - 370
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Calcium
+484.4%
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Iron
+136.6%
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Phosphorus
+53%
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Sodium
-98.7%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+87.1%
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Manganese
+49.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Potassium - 370
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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Vitamin A
+180.9%
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Vitamin C
+31.6%
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Vitamin B1
+850%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
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Vitamin B3
+517.9%
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Vitamin A
+180.9%
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Vitamin C
+31.6%
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Vitamin B1
+850%
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Vitamin B2
+23.8%
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Vitamin B3
+517.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+75%
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Carbs
+66.1%
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Other
+116.9%
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Protein
+68.5%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
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Fats
+75%
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Carbs
+66.1%
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+116.9%
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Protein
+68.5%
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.7g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 9.2g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 45kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 3.1mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 76mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.342mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10161IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 508µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
246%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.