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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
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 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.
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 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
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 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 +17985%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +214.8%
Contains more OtherOther +206%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more WaterWater +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
Calories 73kcal 34kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.01g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 4mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 15.84g 5.54g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.44g 5.54g Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 17mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 14mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 429mg 370mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 3.4mg 1.31mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Copper 0.14mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.12mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 78mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 4mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 20IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.06mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
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
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 13µg Jerusalem artichoke
Choline 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerusalem artichoke 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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
35%
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.