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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Collard Greens?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Collard Greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 30% more.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Collard Greens. While Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Collard Greens has only 0.575mg.

We used Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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 Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.6%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Copper +527.5%
Contains more Calcium +340.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.51
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 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Iron +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.6%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +260.9%
Contains more Copper +527.5%
Contains more Calcium +340.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.51

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 C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
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 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +766.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Carbs - 5.65
Equal in Water - 90.18
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Equal in Carbs - 5.65
Equal in Water - 90.18

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Collard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 1.65g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 2.71g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 5.54g 5.65g Collard Greens
Calories 34kcal 33kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 32mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.31mg 1.13mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 117mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.23mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.051mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.51mg
Selenium 0.5µg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 3617IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 26.6mg 18.2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.106mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.575mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg Collard Greens
Folate 16µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Collard Greens
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
138%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.