Fiddlehead ferns vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Lambsquarters different?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, however, Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 59% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Lambsquarters. While Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Lambsquarters contain only 1.2mg.
Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Lambsquarters, raw 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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Phosphorus
+40.3%
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Sodium
-97.7%
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Zinc
+88.6%
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Calcium
+865.6%
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Potassium
+22.2%
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Manganese
+53.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.293
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Phosphorus
+40.3%
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Sodium
-97.7%
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Zinc
+88.6%
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Calcium
+865.6%
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Potassium
+22.2%
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Manganese
+53.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.293
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 B3
+315%
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Vitamin A
+220.7%
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Vitamin C
+200.8%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+109.5%
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Vitamin B3
+315%
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Vitamin A
+220.7%
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Vitamin C
+200.8%
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Vitamin B1
+700%
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Vitamin B2
+109.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+31.8%
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Other
+309.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.2
Equal in Water - 84.3
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+31.8%
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Other
+309.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.2
Equal in Water - 84.3
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.54g | 3.3g |
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| Protein | 4.55g | 4.2g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.8g |
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| Carbs | 5.54g | 7.3g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 43kcal |
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| Fiber | 4g |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 309mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 34mg | |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 370mg | 452mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 43mg |
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| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.44mg |
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| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.293mg |
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| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.782mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3617IU | 11600IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 181µg | 580µg |
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| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.059g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g |
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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%
101%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.