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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
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 +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%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.51mg

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +224.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.2%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +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
Calories 75kcal 34kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 17mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 13.09g 5.54g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 5.54g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 36mg 32mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 370mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 4.8g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.59mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 71mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 10mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.51mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
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
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Parsnip
35%
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.