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Fireweed vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Endive different?

  • Fireweed is higher than Endive in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 273% more than Endive.
  • Fireweed contains 32 times more Vitamin B6 than Endive. Fireweed contains 0.632mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive contains 0.02mg.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Endive, raw types were used 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 Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Zinc +236.7%
Contains more Copper +223.2%
Contains more Manganese +1496.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Zinc +236.7%
Contains more Copper +223.2%
Contains more Manganese +1496.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%

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.
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Endive
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Folate +26.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more Vitamin C +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Folate +26.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.8%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +473.7%
Contains more Other +80.1%
Contains more Water +32.5%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +276.8%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +473.7%
Contains more Other +80.1%
Contains more Water +32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Endive Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0.25g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 1.25g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.2g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 3.35g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 17kcal Fireweed
Sugar 0.25g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 52mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.83mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 15mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 28mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 314mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 22mg Endive
Zinc 2.66mg 0.79mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.099mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.42mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 2167IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 108µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 2.2mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.075mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.9mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.