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Fireweed vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Caramel different?

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc than Caramel.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 291% higher.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Candies, caramels are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +210.9%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +817.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +504.5%
Contains more Copper +1677.8%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +210.9%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +817.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +504.5%
Contains more Copper +1677.8%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114

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 +8466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3058.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1028.6%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3058.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1028.6%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +732.7%
Contains more Other +41.1%
Contains more Fats +194.5%
Contains more Carbs +300.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +732.7%
Contains more Other +41.1%
Contains more Fats +194.5%
Contains more Carbs +300.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Caramel
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 Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 77g Caramel
Protein 4.71g 4.6g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 19.22g 77g Caramel
Calories 103kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 138mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.14mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 17mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 494mg 214mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 245mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.44mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.018mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.011mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 3598IU 42IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 12µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.148mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.62mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.056mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 4µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.476g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.