Butterbur vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between butterbur and fireweed
- Butterbur has more vitamin C, while fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 280% higher.
- Fireweed contains 14 times less vitamin C than butterbur. Butterbur contains 31.5mg of vitamin C, while fireweed contains 2.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1014.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1562.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2346.7% |
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 | +1331.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +585% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2237% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +558.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1107.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6775% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74% |
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.274mg | 6.704mg | 280% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.632mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 156mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 2.2mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 429mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 2.4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 4.674mg | 28% |
| Folate | 10µg | 112µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1.356mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.32mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 2.66mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 108mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 4.71g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.137mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 19.22g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 2.75g | 4% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 103kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()