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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Chinese cabbage

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc, while Chinese cabbage have more Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 33% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains more IronIron +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1423.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.1%

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 150% 268% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +896%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
~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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.1%
~equal in Water ~95.32g
~equal in Other ~0.8g

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 Chinese 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 Chinese cabbage Opinion
Calories 34kcal 13kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.5g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Net carbs 5.54g 1.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 2.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 370mg 252mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.8mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.32mg 0.021mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.19mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 37mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 65mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 181µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Manganese 0.51mg 0.159mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.5mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Folate 66µg Chinese cabbage
Choline 6.4mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Chinese 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
52%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.