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Fiddlehead ferns vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fiddlehead ferns and Sweet potato

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A 87% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Sweet potato. While Fiddlehead ferns have 4.98mg of Vitamin B3, Sweet potato has only 1.487mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +89.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.497mg

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 65% 1153% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.4%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.8%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%

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 Sweet potato
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Sweet potato Opinion
Calories 34kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Protein 4.55g 2.01g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.15g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 19.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 5.54g 17.41g Sweet potato
Carbs 5.54g 20.71g Sweet potato
Magnesium 34mg 27mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 38mg Sweet potato
Potassium 370mg 475mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.31mg 0.69mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 6.48g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Copper 0.32mg 0.161mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Phosphorus 101mg 54mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 36mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 181µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.51mg 0.497mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.2µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.106mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 1.487mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg Sweet potato
Choline 13.1mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Sweet potato
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
111%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.