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Fireweed vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Brunost?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 290% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +16660%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Equal in Calcium - 400
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 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +16660%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Equal in Calcium - 400

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 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +426.6%
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Fats +973.1%
Contains more Carbs +121.9%
Contains more Other +87%
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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more Water +426.6%
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Fats +973.1%
Contains more Carbs +121.9%
Contains more Other +87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 4.71g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 2.75g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 19.22g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 103kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 400mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.52mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 70mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 494mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 34mg 600mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.14mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.04mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 3598IU 1113IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.813mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.271mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 5µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.16g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Brunost
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
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.