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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Endive different?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are higher than Endive in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Endive.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 4 times more Vitamin C than Endive. Fiddlehead ferns contain 26.6mg of Vitamin C, while Endive contains 6.5mg.

Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Endive, raw types were used 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 +57.8%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +223.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79
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 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Iron +57.8%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +223.2%
Contains more Manganese +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.79

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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Endive
Contains more Vitamin A +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
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 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Water - 93.79
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +264%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Water - 93.79

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 Endive
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 Endive Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 0.25g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.25g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 3.35g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 17kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 0.25g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Endive
Calcium 32mg 52mg Endive
Iron 1.31mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 28mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 314mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 22mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.79mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.099mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.42mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Endive
Vitamin A 3617IU 2167IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 108µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 26.6mg 6.5mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.075mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.4mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Endive
Folate 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.