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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Maitake mushrooms different?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, while Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin D 187% more than Fiddlehead ferns.

Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +336.7%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.75
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +3100%
Contains more Iron +336.7%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +764.4%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.75

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
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 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.5%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 90.37
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +134.5%
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Water - 90.37

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 4.27g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.94g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.19g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 2.07g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 32mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.3mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 10mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 74mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 204mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.83mg 0.75mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.252mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.059mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 26.6mg 0mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Maitake mushrooms
Folate 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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 ($)

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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.