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Fireweed vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Port Salut different?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Port Salut is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 291% higher.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, port de salut 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 Iron +458.1%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +263.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Copper +1354.5%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
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 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +458.1%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +263.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Copper +1354.5%
Contains more Manganese +60845.5%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.6

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 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7690%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1092.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
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 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7690%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1092.5%
Contains more Folate +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3271.9%
Contains more Water +55.7%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Fats +925.5%
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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +3271.9%
Contains more Water +55.7%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +404.9%
Contains more Fats +925.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0.57g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 2.75g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 19.22g 0.57g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 2.4mg 0.43mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 24mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 494mg 136mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 534mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 2.6mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.022mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.011mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 3598IU 1092IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.014mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.06mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.21mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.053mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 18µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 16.691g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.