Turnip greens vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turnip greens and Fiddlehead ferns
- Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fiddlehead ferns is 29% higher.
- Turnip greens contains 4 times more Calcium than Fiddlehead ferns. Turnip greens contains 137mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 32mg.
Food types used in this article are Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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
+328.1%
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Iron
+63.8%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Phosphorus
+248.3%
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Potassium
+82.3%
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Sodium
-96.6%
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Zinc
+492.9%
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Copper
+26.5%
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Manganese
+51.3%
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Calcium
+328.1%
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Iron
+63.8%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Phosphorus
+248.3%
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Potassium
+82.3%
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Sodium
-96.6%
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Zinc
+492.9%
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Copper
+26.5%
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Manganese
+51.3%
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
+110.8%
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Vitamin B1
+125%
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Vitamin B2
+191.7%
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Vitamin B3
+1111.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6
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Vitamin A
+110.8%
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Vitamin B1
+125%
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Vitamin B2
+191.7%
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Vitamin B3
+1111.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+28.9%
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Protein
+299.1%
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Fats
+73.9%
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Carbs
+27.1%
Equal in Water - 88.68
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
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1.07 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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+28.9%
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Protein
+299.1%
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Fats
+73.9%
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Carbs
+27.1%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.86g | 5.54g |
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| Protein | 1.14g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.23g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 4.36g | 5.54g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 137mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 203mg | 370mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7625IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 381µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.88mg |
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| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 26.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.072mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.411mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg |
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| Folate | 118µg |
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.059mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.074mg |
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| Methionine | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg |
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| Valine | 0.078mg |
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| Histidine | 0.028mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g |
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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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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 ($)