Parsnip vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parsnip and fiddlehead ferns
- Parsnip has more vitamin B1; however, fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and iron.
- Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip has 5 times more vitamin B1 than fiddlehead ferns. While parsnip has 0.09mg of vitamin B1, fiddlehead ferns have only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +611.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 4.98mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.32mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 181µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 26.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.31mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 4.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 5.54g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 5.54g | N/A |
| Calcium | 36mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 370mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +279.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
