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Gratin vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gratin and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Gratin is richer in Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 25% more than Gratin.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types were 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 Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Equal in Potassium - 370

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +1270.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 218% 0% 0% 89% 5% 49% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +1270.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +1797.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%
Contains more Water +19.8%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +1797.5%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Contains more Other +150.6%
Contains more Water +19.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 5.54g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 4.55g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.4g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 5.54g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 34kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 32mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 20mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 113mg 101mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 370mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.69mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.16mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.161mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 9.9mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.02mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 11µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Fiddlehead ferns
Saturated Fat 4.733g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.