Fiddlehead ferns vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Kale different?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, however, Kale is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Kale is 56% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Kale. While Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Kale contains only 0.5mg.
Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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.
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Iron
+45.6%
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Magnesium
+88.9%
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Phosphorus
+260.7%
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Potassium
+62.3%
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Sodium
-95.7%
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Zinc
+245.8%
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Copper
+105.1%
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Manganese
+22.6%
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+45.6%
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Magnesium
+88.9%
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Phosphorus
+260.7%
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Potassium
+62.3%
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Sodium
-95.7%
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Zinc
+245.8%
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Copper
+105.1%
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Manganese
+22.6%
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Calcium
+125%
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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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+896%
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Vitamin A
+276.6%
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Vitamin C
+54.1%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+896%
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Vitamin A
+276.6%
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Vitamin C
+54.1%
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Vitamin B1
+165%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+139.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 5.63
Equal in Water - 91.2
Equal in Other - 0.87
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4.55 g
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0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
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0.83 g
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1.9 g
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0.4 g
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5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
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0.87 g
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Protein
+139.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 5.63
Equal in Water - 91.2
Equal in Other - 0.87
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.54g | 3.63g |
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| Protein | 4.55g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.4g | |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 5.63g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 28kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.25g |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 101mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 370mg | 228mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.156mg |
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| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.416mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3617IU | 13621IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 181µg | 681µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg |
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| Folate | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 817µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.085mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg |
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| Leucine | 0.133mg |
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| Lysine | 0.114mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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 ($)