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Roquefort vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roquefort and Fireweed

  • Roquefort is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 290% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort 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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
3
:
7
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +841.2%
Contains more Manganese +22246.7%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +841.2%
Contains more Manganese +22246.7%

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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Fireweed
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 B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.7%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
3
:
2
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Protein +357.3%
Contains more Fats +1014.2%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Contains more Carbs +861%
Contains more Water +79.7%
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Fireweed
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 Protein +357.3%
Contains more Fats +1014.2%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Contains more Carbs +861%
Contains more Water +79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 2g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 21.54g 4.71g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 2.75g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 369kcal 103kcal Roquefort
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 662mg 429mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 30mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 392mg 108mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 1809mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.08mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.034mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.03mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 180µg Roquefort
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.033mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.137mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.356mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 49µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.263g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g Roquefort

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1775mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.