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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Succotash

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Succotash is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 21% more than Succotash.
  • Succotash has 12 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns have 181µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Succotash has 15µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%
Equal in Potassium - 369
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 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Iron +39.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%
Equal in Potassium - 369

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 +1138.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%
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 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1138.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +253.6%
Contains more Other +51.8%
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +253.6%
Contains more Other +51.8%

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 Succotash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 5.54g 15.79g Succotash
Protein 4.55g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.4g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 5.54g 19.59g Succotash
Calories 34kcal 99kcal Succotash
Fiber 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 32mg 18mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 1.83mg Succotash
Magnesium 34mg 48mg Succotash
Phosphorus 101mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 370mg 369mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 4mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.61mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.32mg 0.186mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg 0.688mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg Succotash
Vitamin A 3617IU 292IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 181µg 15µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 15.1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.082mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.587mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.128mg Succotash
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Succotash
Folate 40µg Succotash
Tryptophan 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fiddlehead ferns Succotash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.