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Avocado vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Avocado and Fireweed

  • Avocado has less Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 285% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +336.4%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +336.4%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Potassium - 494

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +2364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +2364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +433.1%
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Equal in Water - 70.78
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +433.1%
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Equal in Water - 70.78

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 2g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 14.66g 2.75g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 160kcal 103kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Fireweed
Fiber 6.7g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 12mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.55mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 29mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 52mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 485mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 7mg 34mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.19mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.142mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 146IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 2.2mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.033mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.356mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 81µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Avocado
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.