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Fireweed vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Plum

  • Fireweed is richer than Plum in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 289% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 72 times more Calcium than Plum. Fireweed contains 429mg of Calcium, while Plum contains 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Plums, 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
9
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains more Calcium +7050%
Contains more Iron +1311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +214.6%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +461.4%
Contains more Manganese +12792.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +7050%
Contains more Iron +1311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +214.6%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +461.4%
Contains more Manganese +12792.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
7
:
3
Plum
Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2079.3%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin C +331.8%
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%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +904.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2079.3%
Contains more Folate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin C +331.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains more Protein +572.9%
Contains more Fats +882.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +586.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%
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
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +572.9%
Contains more Fats +882.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +586.5%
Contains more Water +23.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Plum Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 10.02g Plum
Protein 4.71g 0.7g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.28g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 11.42g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 46kcal Fireweed
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 1.4g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 6mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.17mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 7mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 16mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 157mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 2.66mg 0.1mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.057mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.052mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 345IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 17µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.028mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.026mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.417mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.135mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.029mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 5µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.