Jerusalem artichoke vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between jerusalem artichoke and fiddlehead ferns
- Jerusalem artichoke has more iron and vitamin B1, while fiddlehead ferns have more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 72% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 10 times less vitamin B1 than jerusalem artichoke. Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of vitamin B1, while fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +159.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +591.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +750% |
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 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 CVitamin C | +565% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18000% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 3.4mg | 1.31mg | 26% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 26.6mg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 4.98mg | 23% |
Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.51mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 181µg | 20% |
Copper | 0.14mg | 0.32mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.83mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
Protein | 2g | 4.55g | 5% |
Choline | 30mg | 5% | |
Carbs | 17.44g | 5.54g | 4% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 34mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 78mg | 101mg | 3% |
Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
Potassium | 429mg | 370mg | 2% |
Calcium | 14mg | 32mg | 2% |
Calories | 73kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.01g | 0.4g | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.84g | 5.54g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.6g | N/A | |
Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +206% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3900% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |