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Fireweed vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fireweed and Cottage cheese?

  • Fireweed is richer than Cottage cheese in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% more.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +416.9%
Contains more Iron +3328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +565%
Contains more Copper +1003.4%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +416.9%
Contains more Iron +3328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +565%
Contains more Copper +1003.4%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
5
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +2470%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4621.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fireweed
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2470%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4621.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.9%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +468.6%
Contains more Other +80.1%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Fireweed
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +468.6%
Contains more Other +80.1%
Contains more Protein +136.1%
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Cottage cheese
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 Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 3.38g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 2.75g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 19.22g 3.38g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 98kcal Fireweed
Sugar 2.67g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 83mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.07mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 8mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 494mg 104mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 364mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.029mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.002mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 3598IU 140IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 37µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.027mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.099mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.557mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.046mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 12µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.718g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.