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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Chrysanthemum

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Chrysanthemum have more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% more.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Chrysanthemum. Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Chrysanthemum has 0.531mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 Phosphorus +87%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +133.6%
Contains more Calcium +265.6%
Contains more Iron +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +87%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +133.6%
Contains more Calcium +265.6%
Contains more Iron +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 91.4
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 91.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 0.02g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 3.36g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 5.54g 3.02g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 24kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 32mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.31mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 34mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 54mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 1mg 118mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.71mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.137mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A 3617IU 2320IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 116µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 1.4mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.144mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.531mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.