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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Cabbage

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Cabbage is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fiddlehead ferns is 33% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 36 times more Vitamin A than Cabbage. Fiddlehead ferns contain 181µg of Vitamin A, while Cabbage contains 5µg.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Cabbage, 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 8.6% 12% 15% 18% 6.3% 4.9% 11% 2.3% 21% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +178.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%

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 122% 5.9% 3% 0% 15% 9.2% 4.4% 13% 29% 0% 190% 32% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3590.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2028.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205%
~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
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.5%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
~equal in Carbs ~5.8g
~equal in Water ~92.18g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Cabbage Opinion
Calories 34kcal 25kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.28g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.1g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Net carbs 5.54g 3.3g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 5.8g Cabbage
Magnesium 34mg 12mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 40mg Cabbage
Potassium 370mg 170mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.47mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Copper 0.32mg 0.019mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.18mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 26mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 18mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 98IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 5µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Manganese 0.51mg 0.16mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.3µg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.234mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Folate 43µg Cabbage
Choline 10.7mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Cabbage
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
33%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.