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Fireweed vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Tuna Bluefin

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, and Copper, however, Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 453% more than Fireweed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
:
2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +33420%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +245.5%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +33420%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%

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
5
:
5
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin A +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +742.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.37
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%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +742.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +535%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Other +85.8%
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
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +535%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Other +85.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Tuna Bluefin
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 2.75g 6.28g Tuna Bluefin
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 184kcal Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 10mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.31mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 64mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 494mg 323mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 50mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.77mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 3598IU 2520IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.525mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 2µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.612g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.