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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 B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 29% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 6 times more Zinc than Turnip greens. Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.83mg of Zinc, while Turnip greens contains 0.14mg.

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.
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 16% 41% 18% 30% 84% 3.8% 12% 3.8% 44% 4.9%
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.
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 91% 458% 38% 0% 11% 17% 7.7% 16% 42% 0% 919% 89% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1111.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~27.4mg
~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
4% 93%
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%
~equal in 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.
Fiddlehead ferns Turnip greens
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fiddlehead ferns Turnip greens Opinion
Calories 34kcal 20kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 4.55g 1.14g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.23g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 26.6mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Net carbs 5.54g 0.86g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.54g 4.36g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 34mg 22mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 32mg 137mg Turnip greens
Potassium 370mg 203mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.31mg 0.8mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 0.53g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Copper 0.32mg 0.253mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.83mg 0.14mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 101mg 29mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 29mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 3617IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A 181µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.51mg 0.337mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.045mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.072mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 4.98mg 0.411mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Folate 118µg Turnip greens
Choline 0.3mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.053g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fiddlehead ferns Turnip greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
130%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
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 ($)

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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.