Red potato vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between red potato and fiddlehead ferns
- Red potato has more potassium; however, fiddlehead ferns are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Fiddlehead ferns cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 21% more than red potato.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| 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 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 4.98mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 181µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.32mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 26.6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.31mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Protein | 2.3g | 4.55g | 5% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 370mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.59g | 5.54g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.79g | 5.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
16%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.