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Fireweed vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Chickpea raw

  • Fireweed has more Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Chickpea raw has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for Manganese is 635% higher.
  • Chickpea raw contains 60 times less Vitamin A than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 180µg of Vitamin A, while Chickpea raw contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +652.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +79.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +217.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg

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 13% 4% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +397.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +821.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.6%
Contains more FatsFats +119.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Chickpea raw Opinion
Calories 103kcal 378kcal Chickpea raw
Protein 4.71g 20.47g Chickpea raw
Fats 2.75g 6.04g Chickpea raw
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4mg Chickpea raw
Net carbs 8.62g 50.75g Chickpea raw
Carbs 19.22g 62.95g Chickpea raw
Magnesium 156mg 79mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 57mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 718mg Chickpea raw
Iron 2.4mg 4.31mg Chickpea raw
Sugar 10.7g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 12.2g Chickpea raw
Copper 0.32mg 0.656mg Chickpea raw
Zinc 2.66mg 2.76mg Chickpea raw
Phosphorus 108mg 252mg Chickpea raw
Sodium 34mg 24mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin A 3598IU 67IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 3µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chickpea raw
Manganese 6.704mg 21.306mg Chickpea raw
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.477mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.212mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.541mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.588mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.535mg Fireweed
Vitamin K 9µg Chickpea raw
Folate 112µg 557µg Chickpea raw
Choline 99.3mg Chickpea raw
Saturated Fat 0.603g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.377g Chickpea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.731g Chickpea raw
Tryptophan 0.2mg Chickpea raw
Threonine 0.766mg Chickpea raw
Isoleucine 0.882mg Chickpea raw
Leucine 1.465mg Chickpea raw
Lysine 1.377mg Chickpea raw
Methionine 0.27mg Chickpea raw
Phenylalanine 1.103mg Chickpea raw
Valine 0.865mg Chickpea raw
Histidine 0.566mg Chickpea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
73%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.