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Cod vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cod and Fireweed

  • Cod has more Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Cod covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 3033% more than Fireweed.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Cod
2
:
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Selenium +3577.8%
Contains more Calcium +2581.3%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +491.1%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +44593.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Selenium +3577.8%
Contains more Calcium +2581.3%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +491.1%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +44593.3%

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.
Cod
6
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8895%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +8895%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
2
:
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Fats +310.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +746.7%
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 Protein +278.1%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Fats +310.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +746.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 17.81g 4.71g Cod
Fats 0.67g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 82kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 16mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.38mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 32mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 203mg 108mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 54mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.45mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.028mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.015mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 33.1µg 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin A 40IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.033mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 153mg 1.356mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 7µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.131g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
790%
Cod
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.