Nopales vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Nopales and Fiddlehead ferns different?
- Nopales are richer in Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
- Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Copper 30% more than Nopales.
- Nopales contain 5 times more Calcium than Fiddlehead ferns. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 32mg.
Nopales, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+412.5%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Iron
+122%
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Phosphorus
+531.3%
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Potassium
+44%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Zinc
+232%
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Copper
+515.4%
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Manganese
+11.6%
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Calcium
+412.5%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Iron
+122%
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Phosphorus
+531.3%
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Potassium
+44%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Zinc
+232%
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Copper
+515.4%
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Manganese
+11.6%
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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Vitamin A
+691.5%
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Vitamin C
+186%
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Vitamin B1
+66.7%
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Vitamin B2
+412.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1114.6%
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Vitamin A
+691.5%
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Vitamin C
+186%
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Vitamin B1
+66.7%
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Vitamin B2
+412.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1114.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+37.3%
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Protein
+244.7%
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Fats
+344.4%
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Carbs
+66.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
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1.14 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
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+37.3%
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Protein
+244.7%
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Fats
+344.4%
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Carbs
+66.4%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 16kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.