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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Rutabagas

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Copper needs 32% more than Rutabagas.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Rutabagas, 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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.4%

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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +611.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~25mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.3%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
~equal in Water ~89.43g

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 Rutabagas
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 Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 34kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Protein 4.55g 1.08g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.16g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 25mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 6.32g Rutabagas
Carbs 5.54g 8.62g Rutabagas
Magnesium 34mg 20mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 370mg 305mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.44mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 4.46g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.32mg 0.032mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.24mg Fiddlehead ferns
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 101mg 53mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 12mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 2IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.51mg 0.131mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.7mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Rutabagas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.