Taro vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Taro and Fiddlehead ferns
- Taro has more Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Fiddlehead ferns are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Fiddlehead ferns covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 27% more than Taro.
- Taro has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Fiddlehead ferns. While Taro has 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, Fiddlehead ferns have only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, 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
+34.4%
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Potassium
+59.7%
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Iron
+138.2%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+260.9%
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Copper
+86%
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Manganese
+33.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
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Calcium
+34.4%
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Potassium
+59.7%
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Iron
+138.2%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+260.9%
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Copper
+86%
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Manganese
+33.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
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 B1
+375%
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Vitamin A
+4659.2%
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Vitamin C
+491.1%
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Vitamin B2
+740%
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Vitamin B3
+730%
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Vitamin B1
+375%
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Vitamin A
+4659.2%
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Vitamin C
+491.1%
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Vitamin B2
+740%
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Vitamin B3
+730%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+377.6%
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Other
+44.6%
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Protein
+203.3%
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Fats
+100%
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Water
+25.5%
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1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
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1.2 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
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Carbs
+377.6%
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+44.6%
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Protein
+203.3%
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+100%
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Water
+25.5%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.36g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 26.46g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 112kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 84mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 591mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 76IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.034mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g |
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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
18%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.