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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Sauerkraut

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer than Sauerkraut in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 30% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 181 times more Vitamin A than Sauerkraut. Fiddlehead ferns contain 181µg of Vitamin A, while Sauerkraut contains 1µg.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 49% 1.1% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3382.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.021mg
~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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%
Contains more OtherOther +159%
~equal in Water ~92.52g

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 Sauerkraut
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 Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 34kcal 19kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 0.91g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.14g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 14.7mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 1.38g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 4.28g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 30mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 170mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.32mg 0.096mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.19mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 20mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 661mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 18IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 181µg 1µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.51mg 0.151mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.022mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.143mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg Sauerkraut
Choline 10.4mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.