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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Gratin different?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Gratin is higher in Calcium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 25% more than Gratin.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 3 times more Manganese than Gratin. Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.51mg of Manganese, while Gratin contains 0.161mg.
  • Fiddlehead ferns are lower in Sodium.

Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Equal in Potassium - 396
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +1270.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1270.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +1797.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +1797.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 4.55g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.4g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 5.54g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 34kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 32mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.31mg 0.64mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 20mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 370mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 1mg 433mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.69mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.16mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.161mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 3617IU 264IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 64µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 9.9mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.116mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.993mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 11µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Fiddlehead ferns
Saturated Fat 4.733g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.