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Fireweed vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fireweed and balsamic vinegar

  • Fireweed is richer than balsamic vinegar in manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, vitamin A, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 286% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1488.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.1%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5017.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%

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% 216% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +137.4%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 103kcal 88kcal Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 0.49g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 19.22g 17.03g Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 12mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 27mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 112mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.72mg Fireweed
Sugar 14.95g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.026mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 19mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.131mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg Fireweed
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Balsamic vinegar
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
51%
Fireweed
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.