Fireweed vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fireweed and arrowroot
- Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, arrowroot has more folate.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 284% more.
- Fireweed has 189 times more vitamin A than arrowroot. Fireweed has 3598IU of vitamin A, while arrowroot has 19IU.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Arrowroot, 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 | +524% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3752.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +364.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +201.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
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Protein
~4.24g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.174mg | 284% |
| Folate | 112µg | 338µg | 57% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 6mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.3g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 25mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.266mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.121mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.292mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 1µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.693mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.63mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 13.39g | 2% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 4.24g | 1% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 454mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 1.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sodium | 34mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)