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Portobello vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Portobello is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin C 30% more than Portobello.
  • Portobello contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Fiddlehead ferns. Portobello contains 0.403mg of Vitamin B2, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.21mg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Fiddlehead ferns, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +661.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +661.2%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 Fats +45%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
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.
Portobello Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 3.28g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.58g 0.4g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 29kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.4mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 135mg 101mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 370mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.65mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.389mg 0.32mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.02mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.21mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 4.98mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 19µg Portobello
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Portobello
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.