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Fireweed vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fireweed and crab meat

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 479% more.
  • Fireweed is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +215.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16660%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4344.4%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.8%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Manganese 6.704mg 0.04mg 290%
Copper 0.32mg 1.182mg 96%
Selenium 0.9µg 40µg 71%
Zinc 2.66mg 7.62mg 45%
Sodium 34mg 1072mg 45%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Calcium 429mg 59mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.18mg 35%
Protein 4.71g 19.35g 29%
Phosphorus 108mg 280mg 25%
Magnesium 156mg 63mg 22%
Iron 2.4mg 0.76mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.34mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.4mg 19%
Vitamin A 180µg 9µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Folate 112µg 51µg 15%
Potassium 494mg 262mg 7%
Carbs 19.22g 0g 6%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 7.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.055mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.053mg 2%
Fats 2.75g 1.54g 2%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1%
Calories 103kcal 97kcal 0%
Net carbs 8.62g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1038mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.