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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Fiddlehead Ferns"
| Food Name: Fiddlehead Ferns | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 34 | Protein (g): 5 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 6 | Net Carbs (g): 6 |
| Water (g): 89 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 3617 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 181 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 27 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 32 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 34 | Phosphorus (mg): 101 |
| Potassium (mg): 370 | Sodium (mg): 1 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 2040 | Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 261 |
| PRAL Score: -3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Fiddlehead Ferns
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Fiddlehead Ferns'?
100 grams of 'Fiddlehead Ferns' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 5g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 6g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Fiddlehead Ferns'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Fiddlehead Ferns' provides around 34 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Fiddlehead Ferns' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Fiddlehead Ferns' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 5g protein, 6g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Fiddlehead Ferns' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Fiddlehead Ferns' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Fiddlehead Ferns' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 32 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 370 mg (8% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 34 mg (8% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 101 mg (8% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Fiddlehead Ferns in significant amounts?
'Fiddlehead Ferns' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 3617 IU (121% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 27 mg (30% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 181 mcg (20% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Fiddlehead Ferns' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Fiddlehead Ferns' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.