Fiddlehead ferns have a small, tightly coiled frond tip, 4 to 5 centimeters long and 2 to 3 centimeters wide. They have a round, spiraled top at the center connected to a short stem.
Young fiddlehead ferns have a smooth, taut surface that is bright green, sometimes covered in a protective layer of tawny, brown scales.
The stems of some ferns also bear an indented groove, depending on the variety.
When lightly cooked, fiddlehead ferns have a crispy, tender, succulent and snappy texture. In addition, the ferns have a delicate, grassy, and woodsy flavor with hints of artichoke, mushroom, asparagus, and pine nuts.
Scientific name of Fiddleheads
Matteuccia Struthiopteris
Other names of Fiddleheads
- Ostrich Ferns
- Shuttlecock Fern
- Cinnamon Fern
Calories by source in Fiddleheads
- Calories by carbohydrate in Fiddleheads = 58%
- Calories by fat in Fiddleheads = 10%
- Calories by protein in Fiddleheads = 32%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Fiddleheads
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Fiddleheads = 85%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Fiddleheads = 11%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Fiddleheads = 4%
Nutrition facts of Fiddleheads
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | KCAL |
| Fat | 0.4 | GRAM |
| Protein | 4.55 | GRAM |
| Carbohydrate | 5.54 | GRAM |
| Fiber | 5.2 | GRAM |
Detailed vitamin profile of Fiddleheads, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Fiddleheads, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Fiddleheads
- During the spring months, fiddlehead ferns are available.
Complete nutrition facts of Fiddleheads
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