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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 cover your daily need for 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% 60% 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% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +376.3%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 1020%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 26.6mg 85mg 65%
Copper 0.32mg 0.07mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.745mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 17%
Vitamin A 181µg 38µg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Folate 61µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.139mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.09mg 9%
Manganese 0.51mg 0.337mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Phosphorus 101mg 69mg 5%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.42mg 4%
Magnesium 34mg 23mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Protein 4.55g 3.38g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Sodium 1mg 25mg 1%
Carbs 5.54g 8.95g 1%
Iron 1.31mg 1.4mg 1%
Potassium 370mg 389mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 42mg 1%
Calories 34kcal 43kcal 0%
Fats 0.4g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 5.54g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Saturated fat 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

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
23%
Fiddlehead ferns
73%
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.