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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Mustard Greens?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Iron, yet Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 49% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Mustard Greens. Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Mustard Greens has 0.433mg.

We used Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +277.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
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% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +277.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%

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 B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Equal in Vitamin C - 25.3
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Equal in Vitamin C - 25.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Equal in Water - 91.78
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Equal in Water - 91.78

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 2.51g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 2.56g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 5.54g 4.51g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 26kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.41g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 32mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 1.31mg 0.87mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 42mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 162mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 9mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.22mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.146mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 3617IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 26.6mg 25.3mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.063mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.433mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.012g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Mustard Greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
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)

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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.