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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Eggplant

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer than Eggplant in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Fiddlehead ferns is 27% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 181 times more Vitamin A than Eggplant. Fiddlehead ferns contain 181µg of Vitamin A, while Eggplant contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Eggplant, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.6% 33% 49% 107% 23% 43% 0.13% 67% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains more IronIron +469.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +418.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 217% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 1.4% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1109.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +667.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.3%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
~equal in Carbs ~5.88g
~equal in Water ~92.3g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Eggplant Opinion
Calories 34kcal 25kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 0.98g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 2.2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 2.88g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 5.88g Eggplant
Magnesium 34mg 14mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 9mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 229mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.23mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3.53g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Copper 0.32mg 0.081mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.16mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 24mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 23IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 1µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.51mg 0.232mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.037mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.649mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Folate 22µg Eggplant
Choline 6.9mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Eggplant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
8%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
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 - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.