Fireweed vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fireweed and dried fruit?
- Fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, folate, zinc, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet dried fruit is higher in potassium.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 281% more.
- Fireweed has 11 times more folate than dried fruit. While fireweed has 112µg of folate, dried fruit has only 10µg.
We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +680% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +582.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2752.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +342% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +439.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.9% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.235mg | 281% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.143mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 55mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 32mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Folate | 112µg | 10µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 1162mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.516mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 62.64g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 2.589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 7.3g | 13% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.51g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.343mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.66mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 3.39g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 180µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.