Taro leaves vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taro leaves and Fiddlehead ferns
- Taro leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Taro leaves covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Fiddlehead ferns.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Taro leaves. Taro leaves contain 0.209mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Taro leaves, 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.
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Calcium
+234.4%
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Iron
+71.8%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Potassium
+75.1%
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Manganese
+40%
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Phosphorus
+68.3%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+18.5%
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Calcium
+234.4%
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Iron
+71.8%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Potassium
+75.1%
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Manganese
+40%
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Phosphorus
+68.3%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+102.4%
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Copper
+18.5%
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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Vitamin A
+33.4%
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Vitamin C
+95.5%
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Vitamin B1
+945%
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Vitamin B2
+117.1%
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Vitamin B3
+229.1%
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Vitamin A
+33.4%
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Vitamin C
+95.5%
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Vitamin B1
+945%
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Vitamin B2
+117.1%
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Vitamin B3
+229.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+85%
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Carbs
+20.9%
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Other
+131.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.55
Equal in Water - 88.68
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
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1.92 g
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4.55 g
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0.4 g
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5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
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0.83 g
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Fats
+85%
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Carbs
+20.9%
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+131.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.55
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 4.98g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 6.7g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 42kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g |
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| Calcium | 107mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2.25mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.27mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.714mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4825IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 241µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 52mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.513mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.146mg |
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| Folate | 126µg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g |
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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
91%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
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 ($)