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Adzuki bean vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between adzuki bean and fireweed?

  • Adzuki bean is richer in folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, and zinc, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 216% higher.
  • Adzuki bean has 14 times more vitamin B1 than fireweed. Adzuki bean has 0.455mg of vitamin B1, while fireweed has 0.033mg.

We used Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more IronIron +107.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.356mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 ProteinProtein +321.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +418.9%
Contains more WaterWater +426.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 1.73mg 6.704mg 216%
Folate 622µg 112µg 128%
Copper 1.094mg 0.32mg 86%
Phosphorus 381mg 108mg 39%
Calcium 66mg 429mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.033mg 35%
Iron 4.98mg 2.4mg 32%
Protein 19.87g 4.71g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.632mg 22%
Potassium 1254mg 494mg 22%
Zinc 5.04mg 2.66mg 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 180µg 20%
Carbs 62.9g 19.22g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 4.674mg 13%
Calories 329kcal 103kcal 11%
Fiber 12.7g 10.6g 8%
Magnesium 127mg 156mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.137mg 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 0.9µg 4%
Fats 0.53g 2.75g 3%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 1.356mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Sodium 5mg 34mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 1%
Saturated fat 0.191g 1%
Net carbs 50.2g 8.62g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.