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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Chayote

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer than Chayote in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 28% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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 +88.2%
Contains more Iron +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +160.2%
Contains more Manganese +169.8%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +88.2%
Contains more Iron +285.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +196%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +160.2%
Contains more Manganese +169.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
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% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 2.81g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 0.82g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.13g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 4.51g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 19kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.66g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 32mg 17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 12mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 18mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 125mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.74mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.123mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.189mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 26.6mg 7.7mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.029mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.47mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.