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Salsify vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsify and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Salsify has less Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus than Fiddlehead ferns.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 29% more than Salsify.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salsify, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.9%

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.
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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
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 +180%
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 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1170.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 CarbsCarbs +177.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.2%
~equal in Water ~88.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 68kcal 34kcal Salsify
Protein 2.73g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.17g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin C 4.6mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 12.26g 5.54g Salsify
Carbs 15.36g 5.54g Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 47mg 32mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.55mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 2.9g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.3mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 56mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 16mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 0µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.02mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Folate 15µg Salsify
Choline 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Fiddlehead ferns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Salsify
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.