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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Pumpkin flowers

  • Pumpkin flowers contain less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Pumpkin flowers contain 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.21mg of Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin flowers contain 0.075mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.9%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.9%

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 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
~equal in Vitamin C ~28mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

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 Pumpkin flowers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Calories 34kcal 15kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.03g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.07g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Net carbs 5.54g 3.28g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 3.28g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 24mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 370mg 173mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.7mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 49mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 5mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 1947IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 97µg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.075mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.69mg Fiddlehead ferns
Folate 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 0.036g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Pumpkin flowers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
23%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.