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Leek vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Leek and Fireweed

  • Leek contains less Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Folate than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 271% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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.
Leek
Leek
2
:
8
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +627.1%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.6%
Contains more Potassium +174.4%
Contains more Zinc +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1293.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Leek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +627.1%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.6%
Contains more Potassium +174.4%
Contains more Zinc +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +1293.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Leek
Leek
4
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Leek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
Leek
1
:
4
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Leek
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
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
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Protein +214%
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Other +141.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 12.35g 8.62g Leek
Protein 1.5g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.3g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 14.15g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 61kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Sugar 3.9g Fireweed
Fiber 1.8g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 59mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.1mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 28mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 35mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 180mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 20mg 34mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.12mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.481mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 12mg 2.2mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.033mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 64µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g Leek

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is better in case of low diet
Leek 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
35%
Leek
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.