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Rye vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rye and Fireweed?

  • Rye is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 179% more.
  • Rye has 15 times more Selenium than Fireweed. While Rye has 13.9µg of Selenium, Fireweed has only 0.9µg.

We used Rye grain and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this article.

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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.
Rye
6
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Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +1444.4%
Contains more Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +160.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +1444.4%
Contains more Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +160.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Zinc - 2.66

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.
Rye
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +32609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +32609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
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Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Water +567.7%
Contains more Other +61.8%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Water +567.7%
Contains more Other +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 8.62g Rye
Protein 10.34g 4.71g Rye
Fats 1.63g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 75.86g 19.22g Rye
Calories 338kcal 103kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Fireweed
Fiber 15.1g 10.6g Rye
Calcium 24mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.63mg 2.4mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 332mg 108mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 494mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 34mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.367mg 0.32mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 13.9µg 0.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.033mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.137mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.356mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 38µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.