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Garlic vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garlic and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Garlic has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, however, Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Garlic covers your daily Manganese needs 51% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Garlic. Garlic has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns have 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Garlic, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw.

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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.
Garlic
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
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 CalciumCalcium +465.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg
~equal in Copper ~0.32mg

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.
Garlic
8
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 104% 0.54% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
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 CVitamin C +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40088.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +611.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
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6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496.8%
Contains more OtherOther +80.7%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 149kcal 34kcal Garlic
Protein 6.36g 4.55g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 0.4g Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 26.6mg Garlic
Net carbs 30.96g 5.54g Garlic
Carbs 33.06g 5.54g Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 181mg 32mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 370mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 1.31mg Garlic
Sugar 1g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.1g Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.16mg 0.83mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 101mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 9IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.51mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.02mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg Garlic
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Folate 3µg Garlic
Choline 23.2mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.