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Peas vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peas and fiddlehead ferns

  • Peas have more vitamin B1; however, fiddlehead ferns are richer in vitamin B3, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Peas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 20% more than fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 13 times less Vitamin B1 than peas. Peas have 0.259mg of Vitamin B1, while fiddlehead ferns have 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Peas
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~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.
Peas
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 47% 48% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
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 +1195%
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 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peas
3
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +17.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.1%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
~equal in Other ~0.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peas Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 84kcal 34kcal Peas
Protein 5.36g 4.55g Peas
Fats 0.22g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 14.2mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 10.13g 5.54g Peas
Carbs 15.63g 5.54g Peas
Magnesium 39mg 34mg Peas
Calcium 27mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 271mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.54mg 1.31mg Peas
Sugar 5.93g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 5.5g Peas
Copper 0.173mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.19mg 0.83mg Peas
Phosphorus 117mg 101mg Peas
Sodium 3mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 801IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 40µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.14mg Peas
Manganese 0.525mg 0.51mg Peas
Selenium 1.9µg Peas
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.02mg Peas
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 153mg Peas
Vitamin B6 0.216mg Peas
Vitamin K 25.9µg Peas
Folate 63µg Peas
Choline 29.7mg Peas
Saturated Fat 0.039g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Peas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Peas
Tryptophan 0.037mg Peas
Threonine 0.201mg Peas
Isoleucine 0.193mg Peas
Leucine 0.32mg Peas
Lysine 0.314mg Peas
Methionine 0.081mg Peas
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Peas
Valine 0.232mg Peas
Histidine 0.105mg Peas
Fructose 0.41g Peas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peas 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
738%
Peas
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Peas
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.