Fiddlehead ferns vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fiddlehead ferns and tomatillos different?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, and zinc; however, tomatillos are richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6630% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 32 times more vitamin A than tomatillos. While fiddlehead ferns contain 3617IU of vitamin A, tomatillos contain only 114IU.
Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Tomatillos, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29900% |
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 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
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:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +374% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155% |
~equal in
Carbs
~5.84g
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Water
~91.63g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.51mg | 153mg | 6630% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.079mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 1.85mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 181µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 11.7mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.035mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 39mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.62mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Protein | 4.55g | 0.96g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 370mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 3% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.02g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.54g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 5.84g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
23%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
2007%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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 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.