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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 B3, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 27% 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 Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +17.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Equal in Manganese - 0.51
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +17.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Equal in Manganese - 0.51

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 B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
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 B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 5.54g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 17.99g 5.54g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 34kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 32mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 29mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 71mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 375mg 370mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.59mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.12mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.56mg 0.51mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip 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
25%
Parsnip
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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.

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.