Barley flour vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley flour and fireweed
- Barley flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 247% more than barley flour.
- Fireweed contains 42 times less selenium than barley flour. Barley flour contains 37.7µg of selenium, while fireweed contains 0.9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley flour or meal 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 IronIron | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4088.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1240.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +548.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1021.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +835.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +484.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 6.704mg | 247% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.9µg | 67% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 429mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.033mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 108mg | 27% |
| Folate | 8µg | 112µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 1.356mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.632mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 19.22g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 156mg | 14% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 4.71g | 12% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 103kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 4.674mg | 10% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2mg | 2.66mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 309mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.6g | 2.75g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 10.6g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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