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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Chili pepper

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 130% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chili pepper. Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Chili pepper contains 1.244mg.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.6% 33% 49% 107% 23% 43% 0.13% 67% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 217% 0% 0% 5% 48% 93% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +279.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +440.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59%
~equal in Fats ~0.44g
~equal in Water ~88.02g
~equal in Other ~0.86g

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 Chili pepper
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Chili pepper Opinion
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Protein 4.55g 1.87g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.44g Chili pepper
Vitamin C 26.6mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 5.54g 7.31g Chili pepper
Carbs 5.54g 8.81g Chili pepper
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 14mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 322mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 1.03mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 5.3g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Copper 0.32mg 0.129mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.26mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 43mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 9mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 952IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 48µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.51mg 0.187mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.086mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.244mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Chili pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
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 - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.