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Kidney beans vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kidney beans and Fireweed

  • Kidney beans has less Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Zinc, and Copper than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 273% more than Kidney beans.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +1125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +1459.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 84% 30% 60% 36% 1% 28% 72% 57% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +1125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +1459.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +426.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 4% 40% 14% 11% 14% 28% 98% 0% 22%
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 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +426.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Other +133%
Equal in Water - 70.78
9% 23% 67%
Protein: 8.67 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22.8 g
Water: 66.94 g
Other: 1.09 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 +84.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Other +133%
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.
Kidney beans Fireweed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kidney beans Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 16.4g 8.62g Kidney beans
Protein 8.67g 4.71g Kidney beans
Fats 0.5g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 22.8g 19.22g Kidney beans
Calories 127kcal 103kcal Kidney beans
Sugar 0.32g Fireweed
Fiber 6.4g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 35mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.22mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 42mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 138mg 108mg Kidney beans
Potassium 405mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 1mg 34mg Kidney beans
Zinc 1mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.216mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.43mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg Kidney beans
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.03mg Kidney beans
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.033mg Kidney beans
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.578mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.22mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 130µg 112µg Kidney beans
Vitamin K 8.4µg Kidney beans
Tryptophan 0.104mg Kidney beans
Threonine 0.319mg Kidney beans
Isoleucine 0.41mg Kidney beans
Leucine 0.736mg Kidney beans
Lysine 0.607mg Kidney beans
Methionine 0.113mg Kidney beans
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Kidney beans
Valine 0.5mg Kidney beans
Histidine 0.238mg Kidney beans
Saturated Fat 0.073g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g Kidney beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.278g Kidney beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kidney beans 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
19%
Kidney beans
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Kidney beans
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans
Kidney beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Kidney beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173740/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.