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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Potato wedges

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 22% more than Potato wedges.

Food varieties used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +113.3%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +124.3%
Equal in Potassium - 394
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +124.3%
Equal in Potassium - 394

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 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +360.3%
Contains more Other +56.6%
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Carbs +360.3%
Contains more Other +56.6%

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 Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 4.55g 2.7g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 5.54g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 34kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 32mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.7mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 87mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 1mg 49mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.37mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 11.2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.54mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 0.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
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 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 ($)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.