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Fireweed vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Chicken meat

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 291% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +2760%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +578.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +33420%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +2760%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +578.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +384.8%
Contains more Manganese +33420%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
5
:
6
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin A +2134.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fireweed
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%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2134.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +479.6%
Contains more Fats +394.5%
Fireweed
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
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +479.6%
Contains more Fats +394.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 2.75g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 15mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.26mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 23mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 494mg 223mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 82mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.94mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.066mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 3598IU 161IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 48µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.03mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 5µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 3.79g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.