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Fireweed vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Chard

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper, however, Chard is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 277% more than Chard.
  • Fireweed has 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Chard. While Fireweed has 4.674mg of Vitamin B3, Chard has only 0.36mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
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Chard
Contains more Calcium +639.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +706.1%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1907.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +639.7%
Contains more Magnesium +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +706.1%
Contains more Copper +96.3%
Contains more Manganese +1907.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Chard
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +643.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +643.5%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chard
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Fats +3337.5%
Contains more Carbs +365.4%
Contains more Other +101.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%
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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Fats +3337.5%
Contains more Carbs +365.4%
Contains more Other +101.6%
Contains more Water +30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Chard Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 2.03g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 1.88g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.08g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 4.13g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 20kcal Fireweed
Sugar 1.1g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 58mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.26mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 86mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 33mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 34mg 179mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.33mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.163mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.334mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 3598IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.034mg Chard
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.086mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.36mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.163mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.085mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 9µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Chard
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
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.