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Jalapeño vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 102% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, 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 +166.7%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +425.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +424%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +595.7%
Contains more Manganese +425.8%

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 C +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 C +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +289.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.3%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 88.68
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 +17.3%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 88.68

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.91g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.37g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 6.5g 5.54g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.25mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 15mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 26mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 248mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 3mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.14mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.046mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.097mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 26.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
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 - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.