Fiddlehead ferns vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fiddlehead ferns and seaweed
- Fiddlehead ferns have more vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C, copper, manganese, and phosphorus; however, seaweed is richer in magnesium, iron, and calcium.
- Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily vitamin A needs 70% more than seaweed.
- Seaweed has 11 times less vitamin B3 than fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of vitamin B3, while seaweed has 0.47mg.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +315.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +959.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +696.4% |
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Water
~81.58g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.47mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 3mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 121mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 181µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 2.85mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 168mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.55g | 1.68g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 1.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 9.57g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.54g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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