Borage vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are borage and fireweed different?
- Borage is richer in vitamin C, while fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B5, magnesium, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, and copper.
- Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 276% more than borage.
- Borage contains 16 times more vitamin C than fireweed. Borage contains 35mg of vitamin C, while fireweed contains 2.2mg.
Borage, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw types were 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 | +37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1230% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1820.9% |
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 | +1490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3207.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +652.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +761.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +528.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.349mg | 6.704mg | 276% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.632mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 2.2mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 429mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1.356mg | 26% |
| Folate | 13µg | 112µg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 156mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 4.674mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.66mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.32mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4.71g | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.06g | 19.22g | 5% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 103kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 180µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 494mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
22%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.