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Savoy cabbage vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Savoy cabbage and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Fiddlehead ferns have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Savoy cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 29% higher.

Cabbage, savoy, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, raw are the varieties 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 Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +207.4%
Contains more Copper +416.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +207.4%
Contains more Copper +416.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.3%
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 C +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
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 C +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Carbs - 5.54
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +300%
Equal in Carbs - 5.54
Equal in Water - 88.68
Equal in Other - 0.83

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Savoy cabbage Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Savoy cabbage Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 3g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 2g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 6.1g 5.54g Savoy cabbage
Calories 27kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 2.27g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 35mg 32mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 28mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 42mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 230mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 28mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.27mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.062mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.18mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 1000IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 31mg 26.6mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Savoy cabbage 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
40%
Savoy cabbage
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Savoy cabbage
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 - $0.4)
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)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.