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Breadfruit vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Breadfruit and Fireweed

  • Breadfruit is richer in Vitamin C, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 289% higher.
  • Breadfruit contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. Breadfruit contains 29mg of Vitamin C, while Fireweed contains 2.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Breadfruit, raw 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 less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +524%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Zinc +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +11073.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +524%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Zinc +2116.7%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +11073.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 494

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 C +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532%
Contains more Folate +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
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 C +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Protein +340.2%
Contains more Fats +1095.7%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Equal in Water - 70.78
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 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 Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Protein +340.2%
Contains more Fats +1095.7%
Contains more Other +173.1%
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.
Breadfruit Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Breadfruit Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 22.22g 8.62g Breadfruit
Protein 1.07g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.23g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 27.12g 19.22g Breadfruit
Calories 103kcal 103kcal
Sugar 11g Fireweed
Fiber 4.9g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 17mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.54mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 25mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 30mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 490mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 2mg 34mg Breadfruit
Zinc 0.12mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.084mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.06mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.1mg Breadfruit
Vitamin C 29mg 2.2mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.033mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 14µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.5µg Breadfruit
Threonine 0.052mg Breadfruit
Isoleucine 0.064mg Breadfruit
Leucine 0.065mg Breadfruit
Lysine 0.037mg Breadfruit
Methionine 0.01mg Breadfruit
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Breadfruit
Valine 0.047mg Breadfruit
Saturated Fat 0.048g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Breadfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g Breadfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
18%
Breadfruit
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.