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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fiddlehead ferns and Pimiento different?

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pimiento covers your daily need of Vitamin C 65% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Pimiento. Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, while Pimiento contains 0.615mg.

Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Pimento, canned 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 +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +494.1%
Contains more Potassium +134.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +454.3%
Contains more Iron +28.2%

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 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.2%
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +219.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +107.5%
Equal in Carbs - 5.1
Equal in Water - 93.1

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 Pimiento
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 3.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.1g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 5.1g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 23kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 2.71g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 32mg 6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 34mg 6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 158mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 14mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.19mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.049mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.092mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Pimiento
Vitamin A 3617IU 2655IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 133µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 26.6mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.017mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.615mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.01mg Pimiento
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 6µg Pimiento
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.045g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
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 - $1)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.