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Sauerkraut vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sauerkraut and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Fiddlehead ferns are richer than Sauerkraut in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 30% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 661 times more Sodium than Fiddlehead ferns. Sauerkraut contains 661mg of Sodium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 Iron +12.2%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +237.7%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +405%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +237.7%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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 A +19994.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3382.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
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 A +19994.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3382.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +159%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Water - 88.68
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 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 +159%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
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.
Sauerkraut Fiddlehead ferns
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.91g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.14g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 4.28g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 1.47mg 1.31mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 20mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 170mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 661mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.19mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.096mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.151mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.02mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut 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
13%
Sauerkraut
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
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 - $1)
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 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.