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Fireweed vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Brunost?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Brunost is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 290% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.9%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
~equal in Calcium ~400mg

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +426.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +973.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Brunost Opinion
Calories 103kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 4.71g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 2.75g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 19.22g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 70mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 400mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 2.4mg 0.52mg Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.14mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 34mg 600mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 1113IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 6.704mg 0.04mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.813mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.271mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 112µg 5µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.16g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.