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Cocoa bean vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cocoa bean and fireweed

  • Cocoa bean has more copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, while fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 365% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 7 times less phosphorus than cocoa bean. Cocoa bean contains 728mg of phosphorus, while fireweed contains 108mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.9%
Contains more IronIron +546.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1027.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +574.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 ProteinProtein +284.3%
Contains more FatsFats +376.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.3%
Contains more OtherOther +207.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2521.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Fireweed DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.32mg 365%
Iron 15.52mg 2.4mg 164%
Manganese 3.737mg 6.704mg 129%
Phosphorus 728mg 108mg 89%
Fiber 29.8g 10.6g 77%
Magnesium 476mg 156mg 76%
Potassium 2509mg 494mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.632mg 40%
Saturated fat 7.76g 35%
Zinc 6.37mg 2.66mg 34%
Calcium 111mg 429mg 32%
Protein 18.1g 4.71g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.137mg 25%
Selenium 13.2µg 0.9µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.356mg 22%
Folate 32µg 112µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Fats 13.1g 2.75g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 4.674mg 14%
Carbs 58.3g 19.22g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 11%
Calories 220kcal 103kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.033mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 34mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
20%
Cocoa bean
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.