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Egg vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg and Fireweed

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

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
3
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Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +3322.2%
Contains more Calcium +758%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1460%
Contains more Potassium +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +25684.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +3322.2%
Contains more Calcium +758%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1460%
Contains more Potassium +292.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +25684.6%

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.
Egg
7
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.3%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.3%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
3
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Contains more Protein +167.1%
Contains more Fats +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +1616.1%
Contains more Other +137.4%
Equal in Water - 70.78
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Protein +167.1%
Contains more Fats +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +1616.1%
Contains more Other +137.4%
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.
Egg Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 12.58g 4.71g Egg
Fats 10.61g 2.75g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 155kcal 103kcal Egg
Sugar 1.12g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 50mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 1.19mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 10mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 172mg 108mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 124mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.05mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 2mg 0.32mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 30.8µg 0.9µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.033mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.137mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.356mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 44µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 3.267g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.