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Fireweed vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Adzuki bean?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, yet Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 216% higher.
  • Fireweed has 7 times more Calcium than Adzuki bean. Fireweed has 429mg of Calcium, while Adzuki bean has 66mg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more IronIron +107.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.4%

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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21064.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.471mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +418.9%
Contains more WaterWater +426.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 103kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Protein 4.71g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 2.75g 0.53g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 19.22g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 156mg 127mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 66mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2.4mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Fiber 10.6g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Copper 0.32mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 2.66mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 108mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 34mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 3598IU 17IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 1µg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 1.73mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 3.1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.455mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.63mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.351mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.524mg Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.