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Feta vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Fireweed

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 290% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
4
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Contains more Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +269.2%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Potassium +696.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +23842.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +269.2%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Potassium +696.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +23842.9%
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.
Feta
6
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
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Contains more Protein +201.7%
Contains more Fats +673.8%
Contains more Other +104.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.9%
Contains more Water +28.2%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +201.7%
Contains more Fats +673.8%
Contains more Other +104.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.9%
Contains more Water +28.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta 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 Feta Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 14.21g 4.71g Feta
Fats 21.28g 2.75g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 264kcal 103kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 493mg 429mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 19mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 337mg 108mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 917mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.88mg 2.66mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.028mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 15µg 0.9µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.033mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.137mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 32µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 14.946g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.