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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Summer squash?

  • Summer squash has less Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 18 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. Fiddlehead ferns have 181µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer squash has 10µg.

We used Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +186.2%
Contains more Copper +527.5%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +274.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +186.2%
Contains more Copper +527.5%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +922.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1708.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +922.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Water - 94.64
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Water - 94.64

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 2.25g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.21g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.18g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 3.35g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 34kcal 16kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 32mg 15mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.35mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 38mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 370mg 262mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 2mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.29mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.051mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.175mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 3617IU 200IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 10µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 26.6mg 17mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.142mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.487mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.