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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Jalapeño

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 102% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 7 times more Copper than Jalapeño. Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.32mg of Copper, while Jalapeño contains 0.046mg.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +425.8%
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +425.8%

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 A +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69

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 Jalapeño
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 Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 3.7g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 0.91g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.37g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 34kcal 29kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 32mg 12mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.25mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 26mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 248mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 3mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.14mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.046mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.097mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 3617IU 1078IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 54µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 26.6mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.28mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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 - $0.8)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.