Fenugreek vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fenugreek and fireweed
- Fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fenugreek is 389% higher.
- Fenugreek contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than fireweed. Fenugreek contains 0.322mg of vitamin B1, while fireweed contains 0.033mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1297.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +875.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +700.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 2.4mg | 389% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 6.704mg | 238% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.32mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 10.6g | 56% |
| Protein | 23g | 4.71g | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 108mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 429mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.033mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 4.674mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.137mg | 18% |
| Folate | 57µg | 112µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 19.22g | 13% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 103kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.9µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 494mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 156mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.41g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.632mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 2.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.