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

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Summary of differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Brussels sprout

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Brussels sprout. While Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Brussels sprout has 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.
Contains more Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Potassium - 389
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Potassium - 389

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 A +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +379.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Water - 86
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 Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Equal in Water - 86

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
24%
Brussels sprout

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 sprout
Brussels sprout 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 sprout - 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.