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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Brussels sprouts

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Brussels sprouts. While Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Brussels sprouts have only 0.745mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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 89% 217% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +595%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.6%
Contains more OtherOther +65.1%
~equal in Water ~86g

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 34kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 4.55g 3.38g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.54g 5.15g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 42mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 370mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.31mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.32mg 0.07mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.42mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 69mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 25mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 754IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 38µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.51mg 0.337mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.09mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.745mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 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.

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.