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Hearts of palm vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hearts of palm and Fiddlehead ferns?

  • Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, and Iron, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% higher.
  • Hearts of palm have 426 times more Sodium than Fiddlehead ferns. Hearts of palm have 426mg of Sodium, while Fiddlehead ferns have 1mg.

We used Hearts of palm, canned 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.
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +140.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1039.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1039.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Other +145.8%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 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 Fats +55%
Contains more Other +145.8%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Equal in Water - 88.68

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hearts of palm Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2.52g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.62g 0.4g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.62g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 28kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 58mg 32mg Hearts of palm
Iron 3.13mg 1.31mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 38mg 34mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 65mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 177mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 426mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.15mg 0.83mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.133mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 1.394mg 0.51mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.7µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 7.9mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.022mg Hearts of palm
Folate 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hearts of palm 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
8%
Hearts of palm
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Hearts of palm
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.