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Biscuit vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Fireweed

  • Biscuit has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 275% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 22 times less Selenium than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 19.5µg of Selenium, while Fireweed contains 0.9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fireweed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Iron +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +290.2%
Contains more Manganese +1673.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +392.6%
Contains more Copper +290.2%
Contains more Manganese +1673.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +978.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4287.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1705.7%
Contains more Folate +83.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 +978.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4287.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1705.7%
Contains more Folate +83.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +492.7%
Contains more Carbs +132%
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Water +144.9%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +48.6%
Contains more Fats +492.7%
Contains more Carbs +132%
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Water +144.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 8.62g Biscuit
Protein 7g 4.71g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 2.75g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 19.22g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 103kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Fireweed
Fiber 1.5g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 235mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.9mg 2.4mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 164mg 108mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 580mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.54mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.082mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.378mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 19.5µg 0.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.033mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.137mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 61µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 4.324g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.