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Nori vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nori and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Nori has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Fiddlehead ferns has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 22% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Nori. Nori contains 0.098mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, 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.
Nori
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 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 CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg

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.
Nori
10
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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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 CVitamin C +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +354.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
~equal in Carbs ~5.54g
~equal in Water ~88.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 35kcal 34kcal Nori
Protein 5.81g 4.55g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 39mg 26.6mg Nori
Net carbs 4.81g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.11g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 2mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 70mg 32mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.8mg 1.31mg Nori
Sugar 0.49g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.05mg 0.83mg Nori
Phosphorus 58mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 48mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 5202IU 3617IU Nori
Vitamin A 260µg 181µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.51mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.02mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.21mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Folate 146µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
62%
Nori
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.