Fiddlehead ferns vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fiddlehead ferns and winter squash different?
- Fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin B3, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc; however, winter squash is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for winter squash is 32% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 10 times more vitamin B3 than winter squash. While fiddlehead ferns contain 4.98mg of vitamin B3, winter squash contains only 0.495mg.
Fiddlehead ferns, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt 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 | +161.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +431.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
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 | +177.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +906.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44.2% |
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:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +411.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.7% |
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Water
~89.21g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.98mg | 0.495mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.082mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6mg | 9.6mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.187mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.067mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 181µg | 261µg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.55g | 0.89g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.234mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 370mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.54g | 8.85g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.54g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.072g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 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.