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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Purslane

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Zinc, however, Purslane have more Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 28% more.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 5 times more Zinc than Purslane. Fiddlehead ferns have 0.83mg of Zinc, while Purslane has 0.17mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Purslane, 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 Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +388.2%
Contains more Copper +183.2%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains more Calcium +103.1%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +388.2%
Contains more Copper +183.2%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains more Calcium +103.1%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%

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 +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +124.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 3.39g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 2.03g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.36g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 3.39g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 20kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.31mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 34mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 101mg 44mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 1mg 45mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.113mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.303mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 3617IU 1320IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.112mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.48mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Purslane
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 12µg Purslane

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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