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Fireweed vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Coca-Cola

  • Coca-Cola has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Coca-Cola.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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
9
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +21350%
Contains more Iron +2081.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +980%
Contains more Potassium +24600%
Contains more Zinc +13200%
Contains more Copper +31900%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +21350%
Contains more Iron +2081.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +980%
Contains more Potassium +24600%
Contains more Zinc +13200%
Contains more Copper +31900%
Contains more Manganese +335100%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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
8
:
2
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Protein +6628.6%
Contains more Fats +13650%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Contains more Other +6250%
Contains more Water +27.6%
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
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +6628.6%
Contains more Fats +13650%
Contains more Carbs +101%
Contains more Other +6250%
Contains more Water +27.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Protein 4.71g 0.07g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.02g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 9.56g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 37kcal Fireweed
Sugar 8.97g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 2mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 0mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 10mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 2mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 2.66mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.001mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.002mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 0µg Fireweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fireweed Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.