Fiddlehead ferns vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Edamame?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, yet Edamame is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% more.
- Fiddlehead ferns have 12 times more Vitamin A than Edamame. While Fiddlehead ferns have 181µg of Vitamin A, Edamame has only 15µg.
We used Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +336.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +444.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 4.55g | 11.91g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 5.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 6.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.54g | 3.71g |
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| Carbs | 5.54g | 8.91g |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 370mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 2.27mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 5.2g |
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| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.345mg |
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| Zinc | 0.83mg | 1.37mg |
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| Starch | 1.51g |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 169mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3617IU | 298IU |
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| Vitamin A | 181µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.68mg |
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| Manganese | 0.51mg | 1.024mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.915mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.395mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 26.7µg |
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| Folate | 311µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Choline | 56.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.62g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.282g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.126mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.3mg |
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| Leucine | 0.745mg |
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| Lysine | 0.745mg |
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| Methionine | 0.141mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.324mg |
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| Histidine | 0.267mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
35%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.