Fireweed vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fireweed and Chinese cabbage
- Fireweed has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc, while Chinese cabbage has more vitamin C.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 285% higher.
- Chinese cabbage contains 15 times less vitamin B5 than fireweed. Fireweed contains 1.356mg of vitamin B5, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.088mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +721.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1423.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4116.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +834.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1440.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +781.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.159mg | 285% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 45mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1g | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 45.5µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.194mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.021mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 19mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 105mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 0.5mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.088mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.19mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.8mg | 20% |
| Folate | 112µg | 66µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 37mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 252mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 2.18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 223µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 13kcal | 5% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.096g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 34mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% |
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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
39%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.