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Liver vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Fireweed?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% higher.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
Liver
5
:
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +7400%
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +229.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Manganese +2134.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +7400%
Contains more Calcium +4190%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +229.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Manganese +2134.7%

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.
Liver
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +400.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +400.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
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Contains more Protein +452.4%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +411.2%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Equal in Water - 70.78
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +452.4%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +411.2%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Equal in Water - 70.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 26.02g 4.71g Liver
Fats 4.4g 2.75g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 165kcal 103kcal Liver
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 10mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 17.92mg 2.4mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 241mg 108mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 49mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 6.72mg 2.66mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.32mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 67.5µg 0.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 3598IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 180µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 2.2mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.033mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.137mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.674mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 1.356mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 163µg 112µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.41g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.