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Fireweed vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 291% more than Buttermilk.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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
9
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +269.8%
Contains more Iron +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +1318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +227.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +2809.1%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +269.8%
Contains more Iron +4700%
Contains more Magnesium +1318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +227.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +2809.1%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%

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
:
5
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +7555.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7958.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1758.8%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7555.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7958.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1758.8%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +301.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Contains more Water +27.3%
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
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +301.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 4.79g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 3.31g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.88g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 4.79g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 40kcal Fireweed
Sugar 4.79g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 116mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.05mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 11mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 89mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 151mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 190mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.42mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.011mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.002mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 3598IU 47IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 14µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.058mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.275mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.034mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 5µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.548g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.