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Fireweed vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fireweed and American cheese different?

  • Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and fiber, while American cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 290% more than American cheese.
  • Fireweed is lower in sodium.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.2%
Contains more IronIron +281%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16251.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2144.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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.
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%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1070.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +419.5%
Contains more WaterWater +78.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1056%
Contains more OtherOther +166.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed American cheese
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 Fireweed American cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.041mg 290%
Saturated fat 18.057g 82%
Phosphorus 108mg 641mg 76%
Sodium 34mg 1671mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Calcium 429mg 1045mg 62%
Fats 2.75g 31.79g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.054mg 44%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Selenium 0.9µg 20.2µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Magnesium 156mg 26mg 31%
Copper 0.32mg 0.046mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.076mg 29%
Protein 4.71g 18.13g 27%
Folate 112µg 8µg 26%
Iron 2.4mg 0.63mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.403mg 19%
Calories 103kcal 371kcal 13%
Potassium 494mg 132mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 9%
Vitamin A 180µg 250µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.234mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Carbs 19.22g 3.7g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Zinc 2.66mg 2.49mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.015mg 2%
Net carbs 8.62g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed American cheese
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
39%
Fireweed
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.