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Fireweed vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fireweed and Béchamel sauce

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc in Fireweed is higher than in Béchamel sauce.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 290% more than Béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has 106 times less Fiber than Fireweed. Fireweed has 10.6g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce has 0.1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 Calcium +240.5%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Potassium +203.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +2361.5%
Contains more Manganese +27833.3%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +240.5%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Potassium +203.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +533.3%
Contains more Copper +2361.5%
Contains more Manganese +27833.3%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1690.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1441.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1690.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1441.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +159.7%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +14%
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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +159.7%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 7.3g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 3.77g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 19.22g 7.4g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 105kcal Béchamel sauce
Sugar 4.78g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 126mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.21mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 15mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 101mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 163mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 328mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.42mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.013mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.024mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 3.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A 3598IU 262IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 73µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.8mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.261mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.339mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.041mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.152g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Béchamel sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.