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Fast food vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fast food and Fireweed

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 276% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 Iron +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +2155.6%
Contains more Calcium +591.9%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +150.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +1777.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +2155.6%
Contains more Calcium +591.9%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +150.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +1777.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66

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 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6954.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6954.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250.7%
Contains more Fats +336.7%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Water +84.1%
Contains more Other +67.1%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +250.7%
Contains more Fats +336.7%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Water +84.1%
Contains more Other +67.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fast food Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 8.62g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 4.71g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 2.75g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 19.22g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 103kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Fireweed
Fiber 1.7g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 62mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 3.06mg 2.4mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 134mg 108mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 331mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.52mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.121mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.357mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 20.3µg 0.9µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.033mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.137mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.674mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 80µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 4.493g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.