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Mustard Greens vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mustard Greens and Fiddlehead ferns?

  • Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 49% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 4 times more Calcium than Fiddlehead ferns. Mustard Greens has 118mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns have 32mg.

We used Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +268.8%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +277.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +277.3%
Contains more Copper +119.2%

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 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
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 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1050.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 +17.5%
Contains more Protein +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +22.1%
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.
Mustard Greens Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2.56g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.47g 0.4g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 26kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 1.41g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 32mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 42mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 162mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 9mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.22mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.146mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 3617IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 181µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.02mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.012g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard Greens Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
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
201%
Mustard Greens
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
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 - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.