Basil vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and fireweed different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin C; however, fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, magnesium, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 242% higher.
- Basil contains 8 times more vitamin C than fireweed. While basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, fireweed contains only 2.2mg.
Basil, fresh and Fireweed, leaves, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 CVitamin C | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +548.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +625.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.3% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 6.704mg | 242% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.632mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 10.6g | 36% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 429mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 4.674mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 1.356mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 156mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 2.2mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 2.66mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 112µg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 180µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 494mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 19.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 103kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.71g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
57%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.