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Peanut vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peanut and Fireweed

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, and Iron, however, Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 207% more.
  • Peanut has 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. Peanut has 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed has 0.033mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanuts, all types, 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.
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +257.5%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +366.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 156
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +257.5%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +366.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 156

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +1690.5%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +988.9%
Equal in Other - 2.54
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
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 Protein +447.8%
Contains more Fats +1690.5%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +988.9%
Equal in Other - 2.54

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 25.8g 4.71g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 2.75g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 567kcal 103kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Fireweed
Fiber 8.5g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 92mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 4.58mg 2.4mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 156mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 108mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 494mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 34mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 2.66mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.32mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 7.2µg 0.9µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.033mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 4.674mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.356mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 240µg 112µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.