Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddlehead ferns offer a low-calorie option packed with valuable nutrients. They provide a notable amount of protein and dietary fiber which contribute to digestive health. Rich in vitamins C, A, and K, they support overall vitality and immune function. Additionally, these ferns are a natural source of important minerals such as potassium, calcium, and iron.
Macro Impact
A Serving (50 g) of Fiddlehead Ferns contains 17 calories, 2.3 g of protein, 2.8 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 17 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace3 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace4 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort2 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort2 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace2 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)2 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (50 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates2.8 / 313 g(1%)
- Dietary Fiber1.3 / 38 g(3%)
- Soluble Fiber0.4 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.85 g
- Total Sugars0.5 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates1 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.2 / 83 g(0%)
- Saturated Fat0.05 / 25 g(0%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.04 g
- Omega-60.07 g
- Omega-90.05 g
- Oleic Acid0.05 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.02 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0.07 g
- Myristic Acid0.01 g
- Palmitic Acid0.02 g
- Linolenic Acid0.04 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.04 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein2.3 / 56 g(4%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.15 g
- Serine0.1 g
- Valine0.11 g
- Alanine0.13 g
- Cystine0 g
- Cysteine0.02 g
- Proline0.1 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.14 g
- Histidine0.05 g
- Threonine0.07 g
- Isoleucine0.1 g
- Methionine0.03 g
- Tryptophan0.03 g
- Glutamic Acid0.53 g
- Aspartic Acid0.32 g
- Phenylalanine0.1 g
- Glycine0.13 g
- Leucine0.15 g
- Tyrosine0.06 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A90.5 / 900 ug(10%)
- Vitamin C13.3 / 90 mg(15%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.3 / 15 mg(2%)
- Vitamin K105 / 120 ug(88%)
- Vitamin B60.1 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.01 / 1.2 mg(1%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.11 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Niacin (B3)2.5 / 16 mg(16%)
- Folate30 / 400 ug(8%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.15 / 5 mg(3%)
- Biotin1 / 30 ug(3%)
- Choline5 / 550 mg(1%)
Minerals
- Calcium16 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron0.66 / 8 mg(8%)
- Magnesium17 / 420 mg(4%)
- Phosphorus50.5 / 700 mg(7%)
- Potassium185 / 3,400 mg(5%)
- Sodium0.5 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.42 / 11 mg(4%)
- Copper0.16 / 0.9 mg(18%)
- Manganese0.26 / 2.3 mg(11%)
- Selenium1.3 / 55 ug(2%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water44.4 / 3,700 g(1%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

