TempoLife › Calorie database › Vegetables › Fiddlehead ferns
Fiddlehead ferns calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fiddlehead ferns contains 34 calories, with 4.6 g of protein, 5.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 42% Carbs 50% Fat 8%
How fiddlehead ferns compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlehead ferns | 34 kcal | 4.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Jute potherb | 34 kcal | 4.7 g | 5.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiddlehead ferns, frozen | 34 kcal | 4.3 g | 5.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Kidney bean sprouts, cooked | 33 kcal | 4.8 g | 4.7 g | 0.6 g |
| White mushroom, microwaved | 35 kcal | 3.9 g | 6 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition facts for fiddlehead ferns
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Print an EU-style nutrition label for fiddlehead ferns — per 100 g and per portion.
Vitamins and minerals in fiddlehead ferns
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.32 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26.6 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.51 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 181 µg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 101 mg | 8% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common fiddlehead ferns servings
How many calories in a portion of fiddlehead ferns — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 34 kcal | 5 g | 6 g | 0 g |
Log fiddlehead ferns in one tap
TempoLife lets you search this food, pick your portion and save it to a private daily diary — or snap a photo of the whole meal and edit the estimate. Free to start.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fiddlehead ferns?
Fiddlehead ferns has 34 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fiddlehead ferns?
Fiddlehead ferns contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is fiddlehead ferns low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Fiddlehead ferns has 5.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these fiddlehead ferns calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169405 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
