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Fireweed vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fireweed and Cucumber

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc in Fireweed is higher than in Cucumber.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 288% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 48 times less Vitamin B3 than Fireweed. Fireweed has 4.674mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber has 0.098mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cucumber, with peel, 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
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +2581.3%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +236.1%
Contains more Zinc +1230%
Contains more Copper +680.5%
Contains more Manganese +8386.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2581.3%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +236.1%
Contains more Zinc +1230%
Contains more Copper +680.5%
Contains more Manganese +8386.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +3326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +3326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +624.6%
Contains more Fats +2400%
Contains more Carbs +429.5%
Contains more Other +568.4%
Contains more Water +34.5%
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +624.6%
Contains more Fats +2400%
Contains more Carbs +429.5%
Contains more Other +568.4%
Contains more Water +34.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Cucumber
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 Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 3.13g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 0.65g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.11g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 3.63g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 15kcal Fireweed
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0.5g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 16mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.28mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 13mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 24mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 147mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.66mg 0.2mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.041mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.079mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 105IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 5µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.027mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.098mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.259mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.04mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 7µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Cucumber
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%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.