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Fireweed vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fireweed and romano cheese

  • Fireweed has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3; however, romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 291% more than romano cheese.
  • Fireweed has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.4%
Contains more IronIron +211.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +603.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.58mg

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% 60% 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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5970.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +643.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.1%
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429.5%
Contains more WaterWater +129%
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.2%
Contains more FatsFats +879.6%
Contains more OtherOther +164.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Romano 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 Romano cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.02mg 291%
Phosphorus 108mg 760mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.115g 78%
Calcium 429mg 1064mg 64%
Sodium 34mg 1433mg 61%
Protein 4.71g 31.8g 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.085mg 42%
Fats 2.75g 26.94g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Copper 0.32mg 0.03mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.077mg 29%
Magnesium 156mg 41mg 27%
Folate 112µg 7µg 26%
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg 25%
Iron 2.4mg 0.77mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.424mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.37mg 18%
Calories 103kcal 387kcal 14%
Potassium 494mg 86mg 12%
Vitamin A 180µg 96µg 9%
Carbs 19.22g 3.63g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Zinc 2.66mg 2.58mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Romano 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
39%
Fireweed
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.115g)
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 - $1.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.