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Enoki mushrooms vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Enoki mushrooms and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Enoki mushrooms have more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Enoki mushrooms.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Enoki mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms contain 0.225mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, enoki, 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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Contains more Manganese +580%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Potassium - 370
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Contains more Manganese +580%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 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 Carbs +41%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Enoki mushrooms Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2.66g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.29g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 7.81g 5.54g Enoki mushrooms
Calories 37kcal 34kcal Enoki mushrooms
Sugar 0.22g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.7g Enoki mushrooms
Calcium 0mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.15mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 16mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 105mg 101mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 359mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 3mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.65mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.107mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.075mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin A 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.01mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.225mg 0.02mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 7.032mg 4.98mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Enoki mushrooms
Folate 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.11mg Enoki mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.09mg Enoki mushrooms
Leucine 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Lysine 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Methionine 0.03mg Enoki mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.02g Fiddlehead ferns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Enoki mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Enoki mushrooms Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Enoki mushrooms
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Enoki mushrooms
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
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 - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms 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 ($)

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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.