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Edamame vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edamame and Fiddlehead ferns?

  • Edamame is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% more.
  • Edamame has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. While Edamame has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, Fiddlehead ferns have only 0.02mg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types in this article.

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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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.32mg

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +161.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 121kcal 34kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 4.55g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.4g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 3.71g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 8.91g 5.54g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 34mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 32mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 370mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 1.31mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.32mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.83mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 101mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 298IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 15µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.51mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.02mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Fiddlehead ferns
Choline 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
41%
Edamame
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame 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 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 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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.