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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Rapini

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, while Rapini have more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
  • Rapini contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Rapini contains 1.221mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Broccoli raab, 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 Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +661.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.77

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +710%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fiddlehead ferns Rapini
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 Fiddlehead ferns Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 0.15g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 3.17g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 5.54g 2.85g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 22kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 32mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 1.31mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 34mg 22mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 73mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 196mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 33mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.77mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.042mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.395mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 3617IU 2622IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 131µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 26.6mg 20.2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.129mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.221mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Rapini
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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Fiddlehead ferns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169405/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.