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Fireweed vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Roquefort

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Roquefort is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 290% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442.9%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +841.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22246.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +861%
Contains more WaterWater +79.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +357.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1014.2%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Roquefort Opinion
Calories 103kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 4.71g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 2.75g 30.64g Roquefort
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 2g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 2g Fireweed
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 30mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 494mg 91mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.56mg Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.034mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 2.08mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 34mg 1809mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 1047IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 294µg Roquefort
Manganese 6.704mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.734mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.124mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 112µg 49µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.263g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.263g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.