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Egg vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggs and fireweed

  • Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 290% higher.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 CopperCopper +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +758%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.1%
Contains more IronIron +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25684.6%

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.
Egg
Egg
7
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.356mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +167.1%
Contains more FatsFats +285.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1616.1%
Contains more OtherOther +137.4%
~equal in Water ~70.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.026mg 6.704mg 290%
Copper 2mg 0.32mg 187%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.9µg 54%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.632mg 39%
Calcium 50mg 429mg 38%
Magnesium 10mg 156mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.674mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.137mg 29%
Folate 44µg 112µg 17%
Protein 12.58g 4.71g 16%
Iron 1.19mg 2.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.267g 15%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.66mg 15%
Fats 10.61g 2.75g 12%
Potassium 126mg 494mg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 9%
Phosphorus 172mg 108mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Carbs 1.12g 19.22g 6%
Sodium 124mg 34mg 4%
Calories 155kcal 103kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.033mg 3%
Vitamin A 149µg 180µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.356mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Egg
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.