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Fireweed vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Barley flour

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Barley flour is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 247% more than Barley flour.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Barley flour or meal.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
5
:
5
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Calcium +1240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Manganese +548.4%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +4088.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.343
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Barley flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 101% 69% 127% 28% 1% 55% 115% 135% 206%
Contains more Calcium +1240.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Manganese +548.4%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +4088.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.343

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
6
:
4
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Fireweed
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%
Barley flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 0% 93% 27% 118% 9% 92% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Barley flour
Barley flour
Contains more Fats +71.9%
Contains more Water +484.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Fireweed
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
Barley flour
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Fats +71.9%
Contains more Water +484.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Barley flour Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 64.42g Barley flour
Protein 4.71g 10.5g Barley flour
Fats 2.75g 1.6g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 74.52g Barley flour
Calories 103kcal 345kcal Barley flour
Sugar 0.8g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 10.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 32mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.68mg Barley flour
Magnesium 156mg 96mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 296mg Barley flour
Potassium 494mg 309mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 4mg Barley flour
Zinc 2.66mg 2mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.343mg Barley flour
Manganese 6.704mg 1.034mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 37.7µg Barley flour
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley flour
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.37mg Barley flour
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.114mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.269mg Barley flour
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.145mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.396mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 8µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley flour
Tryptophan 0.175mg Barley flour
Threonine 0.356mg Barley flour
Isoleucine 0.383mg Barley flour
Leucine 0.713mg Barley flour
Lysine 0.391mg Barley flour
Methionine 0.202mg Barley flour
Phenylalanine 0.589mg Barley flour
Valine 0.515mg Barley flour
Histidine 0.236mg Barley flour
Saturated Fat 0.335g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g Barley flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g Barley flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Barley flour
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
30%
Barley flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
84%
Barley flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/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.