Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Fiddlehead Ferns.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Fiddlehead Ferns vegetableMarch–May in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Fiddlehead Ferns Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Fiddlehead Ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 34 kcal and includes 181 µg RAE vitamin A, 26.6 mg vitamin C, 370 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

181 µg RAE vitamin A26.6 mg vitamin C370 mg potassium34 mg magnesium
Energy34 kcal
Fiber0 g
Vitamin C26.6 mg
Potassium370 mg

Fiddlehead Ferns benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • A 100 g serving contains about 26.6 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 370 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 34 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 4.6 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 1.3 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.
  • It provides approximately 181 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, skin and immune function.

Fiddlehead Ferns nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Fiddlehead Ferns vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy34 kcal34 kcal
Water88.7 g88.7 g
Protein4.6 g4.6 g
Total fat0.4 g0.4 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrate5.5 g5.5 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash0.8 g0.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium32 mg32 mg
Iron1.3 mg1.3 mg
Magnesium34 mg34 mg
Phosphorus101 mg101 mg
Potassium370 mg370 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg
Zinc0.8 mg0.8 mg
Copper0.3 mg0.3 mg
Manganese0.5 mg0.5 mg
Selenium0 µg0 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C26.6 mg26.6 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)5 mg5 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg0 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate0 µg0 µg
Folate, DFE0 µg DFE0 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A181 µg RAE181 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene2,040 µg2,040 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Fiddlehead Ferns?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 34 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 34 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Fiddlehead Ferns in the kitchen

Fiddlehead Ferns can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.