Fiddlehead ferns, raw

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🔍Data Source & Verification

Primary Source

USDA FoodData Central

USDA Foundation Foods Database

Official ID

169405

Verified: 2026-06-07

Official USDA Description

“Fiddlehead ferns, raw”

Data Acquisition Date: 2026-06-07

Standard ProfileUSDA VerifiedNRC Compliant

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Complete Nutrient Profile (per 100g)

Energy (2) (per 100g)

Calories (kcal)

34.00 kcal

energy_kcal

Energy (kJ)

143.00 kJ

energy_kj

Macronutrient (5) (per 100g)

Ash

0.83 g

ash

Carbohydrates

5.54 g

carbohydrate_by_difference

Protein

4.55 g

protein

Total Fat

0.40 g

total_lipid_fat

Water

88.70 g

water

Major Mineral (5) (per 100g)

Calcium

32.00 mg

calcium_ca

Magnesium

34.00 mg

magnesium_mg

Phosphorus

101.00 mg

phosphorus_p

Potassium

370.00 mg

potassium_k

Sodium

1.00 mg

sodium_na

Trace Mineral (4) (per 100g)

Copper

0.32 mg

copper_cu

Iron

1.31 mg

iron_fe

Manganese

0.51 mg

manganese_mn

Zinc

0.83 mg

zinc_zn

Fat-Soluble Vitamin (4) (per 100g)

Carotenoids

Alpha-Carotene

261.00 µg

carotene_alpha

Beta-Carotene

2040.00 µg

carotene_beta

Vitamin A Compounds

Vitamin A (IU)

3620.00 IU

vitamin_a_iu

Vitamin A (RAE)

181.00 µg

vitamin_a_rae

Water-Soluble Vitamin (4) (per 100g)

B Vitamins

Niacin (B3)

4.98 mg

niacin

Riboflavin (B2)

0.21 mg

riboflavin

Thiamine (B1)

0.02 mg

thiamin

Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.60 mg

vitamin_c_total_ascorbic_acid

Note: All values are per 100g of raw ingredient. Nutrient density and bioavailability may vary based on preparation method, storage conditions, and individual animal factors.

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