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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Cauliflower

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Copper needs 31% more than Cauliflower.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Cauliflower, 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +211.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +720.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +882.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
~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% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
~equal in Water ~92.07g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 34kcal 25kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.92g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.28g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 5.54g 2.97g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 4.97g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 22mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 299mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.42mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.91g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Copper 0.32mg 0.039mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.27mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 44mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 30mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.51mg 0.155mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.507mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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 minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.