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Custard vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Custard and Fireweed

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Custard.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +208.6%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +875%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +421.6%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +95671.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +208.6%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +875%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +421.6%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +95671.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 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 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1876.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
Equal in Water - 70.78
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 Fats +45.5%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
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.
Custard 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 Custard Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 8.62g Custard
Protein 3.99g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 4g 2.75g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 122kcal 103kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 139mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.34mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 16mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 130mg 108mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 84mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.51mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.03mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.007mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 6µg 0.9µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.033mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.137mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 9µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.032g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
20%
Custard
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.