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Fireweed vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Allspice?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Allspice is richer in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin C, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 164% higher.
  • Fireweed has 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Allspice. Fireweed has 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Allspice has 27µg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spices, allspice, ground types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Calcium +54.1%
Contains more Iron +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Copper +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +163.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Calcium +54.1%
Contains more Iron +194.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Copper +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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 A +566.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +736.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Other +82.7%
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Water +736.6%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +275.2%
Contains more Other +82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Allspice Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 50.52g Allspice
Protein 4.71g 6.09g Allspice
Fats 2.75g 8.69g Allspice
Carbs 19.22g 72.12g Allspice
Calories 103kcal 263kcal Allspice
Fiber 10.6g 21.6g Allspice
Calcium 429mg 661mg Allspice
Iron 2.4mg 7.06mg Allspice
Magnesium 156mg 135mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 113mg Allspice
Potassium 494mg 1044mg Allspice
Sodium 34mg 77mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.01mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.553mg Allspice
Manganese 6.704mg 2.943mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2.7µg Allspice
Vitamin A 3598IU 540IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 27µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 39.2mg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.101mg Allspice
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.063mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.86mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.21mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 36µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.55g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g Allspice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Allspice
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
55%
Fireweed
28%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.