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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Ginger

  • Ginger contains less Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 26% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Ginger root, 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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +118.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +432%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +564%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
~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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.8%
~equal in Other ~0.77g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Ginger Opinion
Calories 34kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 4.55g 1.82g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 26.6mg 5mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 5.54g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 34mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 32mg 16mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 415mg Ginger
Iron 1.31mg 0.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.7g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Ginger
Copper 0.32mg 0.226mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 13mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Manganese 0.51mg 0.229mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.034mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.75mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Folate 11µg Ginger
Choline 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.