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Seaweed vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seaweed and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Seaweed has more Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium, however, Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 28% more than Seaweed.
  • Fiddlehead ferns have 233 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Fiddlehead ferns have 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +255.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more IronIron +117.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%

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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 +150%
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 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3018.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +959.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more OtherOther +696.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
~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.
Seaweed Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.56g 0.4g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 8.27g 5.54g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 5.54g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 34mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 32mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 2.85mg 1.31mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 1.23mg 0.83mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 233mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 116IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 6µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.51mg Fiddlehead ferns
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
34%
Seaweed
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.