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Fireweed vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Cheese

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Cheese is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 290% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +477.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550%
Contains more IronIron +1614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24729.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3066.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7822%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +857.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522%
Contains more WaterWater +91.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1111.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Cheese Opinion
Calories 103kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 4.71g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 2.75g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 3.09g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 3.09g Fireweed
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Fireweed
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 156mg 27mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 494mg 76mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.14mg Fireweed
Sugar 0.48g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 108mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 34mg 653mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 1242IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 6.704mg 0.027mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.029mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.059mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.41mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.066mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 112µg 27µg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Fireweed
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Fireweed
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.