Fiddlehead ferns vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fiddlehead ferns and turnip greens
- Fiddlehead ferns are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, and zinc, yet turnip greens is richer in vitamin A and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for turnip greens is 80% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 12 times more vitamin B3 than turnip greens. Fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of vitamin B3, while turnip greens contains 0.411mg.
Food types used in this article are Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +492.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +299.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
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Water
~93.2g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg | 306% | |
| Folate | 118µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.411mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 181µg | 381µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.88mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 137mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.072mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.337mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.55g | 1.14g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.253mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 370mg | 203mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 27.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 4.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.54g | 0.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.53g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.028mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
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 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 ($)