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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fiddlehead ferns and sun-dried tomato

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more vitamin A and vitamin B3, while sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C, potassium, iron, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 84% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 3 times less vitamin A than fiddlehead ferns. Fiddlehead ferns contain 3617IU of vitamin A, while sun-dried tomato contains 1286IU.
  • The amount of sodium in fiddlehead ferns is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323%
Contains more IronIron +104.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.78mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.466mg

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% 60% 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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.1%
Contains more OtherOther +345.8%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 26.6mg 101.8mg 84%
Potassium 370mg 1565mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 25%
Fiber 5.8g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 22%
Fats 0.4g 14.08g 21%
Iron 1.31mg 2.68mg 17%
Copper 0.32mg 0.473mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.193mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.383mg 13%
Vitamin A 181µg 64µg 13%
Sodium 1mg 266mg 12%
Magnesium 34mg 81mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.893g 9%
Calories 34kcal 213kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 3.63mg 8%
Carbs 5.54g 23.33g 6%
Folate 23µg 6%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 139mg 5%
Manganese 0.51mg 0.466mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 47mg 2%
Protein 4.55g 5.06g 1%
Net carbs 5.54g 17.53g N/A
Zinc 0.83mg 0.78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Sun-dried tomato
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
23%
Fiddlehead ferns
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.