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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 has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 26% 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 Iron +159.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +591.7%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +17985%
Contains more Vitamin C +565%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +17985%
Contains more Vitamin C +565%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Other +206%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Water +13.7%
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 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 Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Other +206%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +3900%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerusalem artichoke Fiddlehead ferns
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerusalem artichoke Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 15.84g 5.54g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.01g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 17.44g 5.54g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 73kcal 34kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 14mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 3.4mg 1.31mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 78mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 429mg 370mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 4mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.12mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.14mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.06mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 20IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 4mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.02mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

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Jerusalem artichoke Fiddlehead ferns
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Jerusalem artichoke
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.