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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 of 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% 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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +767%
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 Opinion
Calories 103kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 4.71g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 2.75g 26.94g Romano cheese
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 3.63g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 3.63g Fireweed
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Fireweed
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 156mg 41mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 494mg 86mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.77mg Fireweed
Sugar 0.73g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 2.58mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 34mg 1433mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 415IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 96µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 6.704mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.077mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.424mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.085mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 112µg 7µg Fireweed
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
51%
Fireweed
27%
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.