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Edible mushroom vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edible mushroom and Fireweed

  • Edible mushroom has more Vitamin B2, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 289% more than Edible mushroom.
  • Fireweed contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Edible mushroom. Edible mushroom contains 0.402mg of Vitamin B2, while Fireweed contains 0.137mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, white, 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 less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +411.5%
Contains more Manganese +14163.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -85.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +411.5%
Contains more Manganese +14163.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.32

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 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
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 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Carbs +489.6%
Contains more Other +195.3%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Carbs +489.6%
Contains more Other +195.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 3.09g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.34g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 3.26g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 22kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g Fireweed
Fiber 1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 3mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.5mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 9mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 86mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 318mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 5mg 34mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.318mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.047mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 9.3µg 0.9µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.033mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.137mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 1.356mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 17µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g Fireweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.