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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Chanterelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Chanterelle

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Chanterelle is richer in Vitamin D, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Chanterelle is 35% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 3 times more Magnesium than Chanterelle. Fiddlehead ferns contain 34mg of Magnesium, while Chanterelle contains 13mg.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Mushrooms, Chanterelle, 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 Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
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 5% 131% 10% 25% 45% 2% 20% 118% 38% 12%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains more Copper +10.3%

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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
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 0% 0% 159% 0% 4% 50% 77% 65% 11% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +205.4%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +53%
Equal in Water - 89.85
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 6.86 g
Water: 89.85 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +205.4%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.8%
Contains more Other +53%
Equal in Water - 89.85

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Chanterelle Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 3.06g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.49g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.53g Chanterelle
Carbs 5.54g 6.86g Chanterelle
Calories 34kcal 38kcal Chanterelle
Sugar 1.16g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.8g Chanterelle
Calcium 32mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 3.47mg Chanterelle
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 57mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 506mg Chanterelle
Sodium 1mg 9mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.71mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.353mg Chanterelle
Manganese 0.51mg 0.286mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.2µg Chanterelle
Vitamin A 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin D 0IU 212IU Chanterelle
Vitamin D 0µg 5.3µg Chanterelle
Vitamin C 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.215mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 4.085mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 1.075mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B6 0.044mg Chanterelle
Folate 2µg Chanterelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Chanterelle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Chanterelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
40%
Chanterelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chanterelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168422/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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