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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Salsify

  • Salsify has less Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Salsify.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
~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
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.3%
~equal in Water ~81g

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 Salsify
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 Salsify Opinion
Calories 34kcal 68kcal Salsify
Protein 4.55g 2.73g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.17g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 4.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 12.26g Salsify
Carbs 5.54g 15.36g Salsify
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 370mg 283mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.55mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 2.9g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.32mg 0.07mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.3mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 56mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 16mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 0IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 0µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Manganese 0.51mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.173mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.392mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Folate 15µg Salsify
Choline 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.