Fireweed vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fireweed and eggs
- Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium, yet eggs are richer in copper, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 290% higher.
Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +1460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +758% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25684.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3322.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7203.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1616.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.8% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.026mg | 290% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 2mg | 187% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 30.8µg | 54% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 0g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.121mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 50mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 10mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 0.064mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.513mg | 29% |
| Folate | 112µg | 44µg | 17% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 12.58g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.19mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 15% | |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 1.05mg | 15% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 10.61g | 12% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 172mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 1.12g | 6% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 149µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 1.398mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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