Wakame vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wakame and Fiddlehead ferns
- Wakame is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron, yet Fiddlehead ferns are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 39% higher.
- Wakame contains 872 times more Sodium than Fiddlehead ferns. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 1mg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +214.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +640% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| 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 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +904.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +767.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 45kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 3.03g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.64g | 5.54g |
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| Carbs | 9.14g | 5.54g |
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| Magnesium | 107mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 50mg | 370mg |
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| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0.65g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 80mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 872mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 360IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 196µg |
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| Choline | 13.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.165mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.087mg |
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| Leucine | 0.257mg |
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| Lysine | 0.112mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg |
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| Valine | 0.209mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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 ($)
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.