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Onion rings vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion rings and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Fiddlehead ferns' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 28% higher.
  • Fiddlehead ferns contain 370 times less Sodium than Onion rings. Onion rings contains 370mg of Sodium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.6%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg
~equal in Iron ~1.31mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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 +825%
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 +1562.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 FatsFats +3475%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +509.9%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +91.2%
~equal in Protein ~4.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 276kcal 34kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 14.3g 0.4g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 31.59g 5.54g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 5.54g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 31mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 123mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.25mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 5.1g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.42mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 370mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Fiddlehead ferns
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
21%
Onion rings
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
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)
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 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.