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Fireweed vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fireweed and Salmon

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +2760%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +41800%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +2760%
Contains more Iron +605.9%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +41800%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%

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
3
:
9
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +1464.3%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.475
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.647
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1464.3%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.475
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.647

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Contains more Protein +369.2%
Contains more Fats +349.1%
Equal in Water - 64.75
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
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Contains more Protein +369.2%
Contains more Fats +349.1%
Equal in Water - 64.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 2.75g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 206kcal Salmon
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 15mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.34mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 30mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 494mg 384mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 61mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.43mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.049mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.016mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 3598IU 230IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 69µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 2.2mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.135mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 112µg 34µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.397g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
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 - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.