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Asparagus vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Asparagus and Fiddlehead ferns?

  • Asparagus is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 25% higher.
  • Asparagus has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. Asparagus has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns have 0.02mg.

We used Asparagus, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types in this comparison.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.8%

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
5% 6% 89%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 88.68 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.8%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.1%
~equal in Water ~88.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 20kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2.2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.12g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 5.6mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 1.78g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 3.88g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 14mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 24mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 202mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 2.14mg 1.31mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.1g Asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.54mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 52mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 2mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 756IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 38µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.02mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg Asparagus
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g Fiddlehead ferns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Fiddlehead ferns
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
28%
Asparagus
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Fiddlehead ferns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169405/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.