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Fireweed vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Spelt?

  • Spelt has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 244% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spelt, cooked 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +514.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Selenium +344.4%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +514.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Selenium +344.4%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +89850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +89850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +223.5%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Equal in Water - 66.56
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
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +223.5%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Equal in Water - 66.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 4.71g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 2.75g 0.85g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 103kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 10.6g 3.9g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 10mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.67mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 49mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 494mg 143mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 2.66mg 1.25mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.215mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 1.091mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 3598IU 4IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.57mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 13µg Fireweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.