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Fireweed vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fireweed and macaroon

  • Fireweed is richer than macaroon in vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, iron, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for fireweed is 72% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 86 times more calcium than macaroon. Fireweed contains 429mg of calcium, while macaroon contains 5mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +301.6%
Contains more IronIron +192.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +655.6%

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.
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% 60% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2024.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3633.3%
~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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more WaterWater +515.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +720%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Macaroon
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Macaroon DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 291%
Saturated fat 20.099g 91%
Calcium 429mg 5mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.096mg 41%
Fats 2.75g 22.55g 30%
Magnesium 156mg 29mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.22mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 27%
Folate 112µg 3µg 27%
Fiber 10.6g 5.1g 22%
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg 20%
Iron 2.4mg 0.82mg 20%
Calories 103kcal 460kcal 18%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.73mg 18%
Carbs 19.22g 61.22g 14%
Selenium 0.9µg 6.8µg 11%
Potassium 494mg 123mg 11%
Sodium 34mg 241mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.06mg 6%
Phosphorus 108mg 68mg 6%
Copper 0.32mg 0.269mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 4%
Protein 4.71g 3.02g 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Fireweed
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.