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Fireweed vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fireweed and Chicken sandwich?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 282% more.
  • Fireweed has 60 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicken sandwich. While Fireweed has 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicken sandwich has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fireweed is lower.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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 Calcium +639.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +336.1%
Contains more Copper +377.6%
Contains more Manganese +2961.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +639.7%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +336.1%
Contains more Copper +377.6%
Contains more Manganese +2961.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +11143.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +597%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +11143.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +597%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Protein +245.6%
Contains more Fats +306.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.89
Equal in Other - 2.7
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Protein +245.6%
Contains more Fats +306.9%
Equal in Carbs - 20.89
Equal in Other - 2.7

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 sandwich
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 sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 4.71g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 2.75g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 19.22g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 103kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 1.4g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 58mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.77mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 24mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 494mg 245mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 753mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.61mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.067mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.219mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3598IU 32IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 3µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.8mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.383mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 47µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.123g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.