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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Fiddlehead ferns

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Fiddlehead ferns has more Vitamin B3, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% more.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 3 times more Calcium than Fiddlehead ferns. Vine spinach (basella) has 109mg of Calcium, while Fiddlehead ferns have 32mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
Contains more Calcium +240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 50% 25% 44% 33% 1% 23% 107% 67% 0%
Contains more Calcium +240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +93%
Contains more Copper +199.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.31

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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Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 218% 0% 0% 89% 5% 49% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +896%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +68.7%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Equal in Water - 88.68
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 Other +68.7%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
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.
Vine spinach (basella) Fiddlehead ferns
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Fiddlehead ferns Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Protein 1.8g 4.55g Fiddlehead ferns
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Fiddlehead ferns
Carbs 3.4g 5.54g Fiddlehead ferns
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Fiddlehead ferns
Calcium 109mg 32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.31mg Fiddlehead ferns
Magnesium 65mg 34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 101mg Fiddlehead ferns
Potassium 510mg 370mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 1mg Fiddlehead ferns
Zinc 0.43mg 0.83mg Fiddlehead ferns
Copper 0.107mg 0.32mg Fiddlehead ferns
Manganese 0.735mg 0.51mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 3617IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 181µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 26.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.21mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 4.98mg Fiddlehead ferns
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Fiddlehead ferns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
38%
Fiddlehead ferns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
35%
Fiddlehead ferns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.