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Fireweed vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fireweed and Avocado

  • 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.
  • Fireweed has 36 times more Calcium than Avocado. Fireweed has 429mg of Calcium, while Avocado has 12mg.

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

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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 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%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Equal in Potassium - 485
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
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%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Equal in Potassium - 485

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 A +2364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.389
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2364.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +433.1%
Equal in Water - 73.23
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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +135.5%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +433.1%
Equal in Water - 73.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Avocado
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 Fireweed Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 1.83g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 2g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 19.22g 8.53g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 6.7g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 12mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.55mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 29mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 52mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 485mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 2.66mg 0.64mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.19mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.142mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 146IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 7µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 2.2mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.13mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.738mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.257mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 81µg 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
Fireweed Avocado
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
55%
Fireweed
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
21%
Avocado

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