Chard vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chard and Fireweed
- Chard has more Vitamin C, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
- Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 277% more than Chard.
- Chard has 8 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. While Chard has 18mg of Vitamin C, Fireweed has only 2.2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Calcium
+639.7%
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Magnesium
+81.4%
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Phosphorus
+227.3%
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Sodium
-81%
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Zinc
+706.1%
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Copper
+96.3%
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Manganese
+1907.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Calcium
+639.7%
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Magnesium
+81.4%
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Phosphorus
+227.3%
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Sodium
-81%
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Zinc
+706.1%
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Copper
+96.3%
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Manganese
+1907.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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.
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Vitamin A
+70.2%
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Vitamin C
+718.2%
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Vitamin B2
+59.3%
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Vitamin B3
+1198.3%
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Vitamin B5
+731.9%
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Vitamin B6
+643.5%
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Folate
+1144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
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Vitamin A
+70.2%
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Vitamin C
+718.2%
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Vitamin B2
+59.3%
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Vitamin B3
+1198.3%
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Vitamin B5
+731.9%
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Vitamin B6
+643.5%
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Folate
+1144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+30.9%
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Protein
+150.5%
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Fats
+3337.5%
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Carbs
+365.4%
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+101.6%
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+30.9%
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+150.5%
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+101.6%
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.03g | 8.62g |
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| Protein | 1.88g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 0.08g | 2.75g |
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| Carbs | 4.13g | 19.22g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 103kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.1g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 10.6g |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 2.26mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 86mg | 156mg |
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| Phosphorus | 33mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 549mg | 494mg |
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| Sodium | 179mg | 34mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 2.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.334mg | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 6124IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 306µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.36mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.632mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 112µg |
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| Vitamin K | 327.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.135mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g |
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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
113%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chard 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.