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Tomatillo vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomatillo and Fiddlehead ferns different?

  • Tomatillo is higher in Manganese, however, Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6630% higher.

Tomatillos, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
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 ManganeseManganese +29900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
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 +120%
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 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3072.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 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 +155%
Contains more ProteinProtein +374%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
~equal in Carbs ~5.54g
~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.
Tomatillo Fiddlehead ferns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 0.96g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 1.02g 0.4g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11.7mg 26.6mg Fiddlehead ferns
Net carbs 3.94g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 5.84g 5.54g Tomatillo
Magnesium 20mg 34mg Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 7mg 32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 268mg 370mg Fiddlehead ferns
Iron 0.62mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sugar 3.93g Fiddlehead ferns
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.22mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Phosphorus 39mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 114IU 3617IU Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin A 6µg 181µg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg 0.51mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.02mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg Tomatillo
Choline 7.6mg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g Fiddlehead ferns
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo 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
13%
Tomatillo
35%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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 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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.