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Fennel vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fennel and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Fennel has less Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 28% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fennel, bulb, 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 +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +167%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +167%

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.
Fennel
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Contains more Vitamin A +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 A +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +678.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +266.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 88.68
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +31.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +266.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
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.
Fennel Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 1.24g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 7.3g 5.54g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3.93g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 32mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 17mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 50mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 414mg 370mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.2mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.066mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.191mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg Fennel
Folate 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.