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Pumpkin leaves vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin leaves and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 25% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves have 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. While Pumpkin leaves have 0.094mg of Vitamin B1, Fiddlehead ferns have only 0.02mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin leaves, 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 +21.9%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +43.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +43.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +49.4%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +137.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 88.68
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 Other +49.4%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +137.8%
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.
Pumpkin leaves Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 3.15g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.4g 0.4g
Carbs 2.33g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 39mg 32mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 1.31mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 34mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 101mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 370mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.2mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.133mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.355mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 11mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet Equal
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.