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Fireweed vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fireweed and Caviar?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, yet Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 833% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fireweed is lower.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13308%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +395%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7177.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3795%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +124%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.5%
Contains more WaterWater +49%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.3%
Contains more FatsFats +550.9%
Contains more OtherOther +136.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Caviar Opinion
Calories 103kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 4.71g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 2.75g 17.9g Caviar
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 4g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 4g Fireweed
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg Fireweed
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 156mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 429mg 275mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 181mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 11.88mg Caviar
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.95mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 356mg Caviar
Sodium 34mg 1500mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 905IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 6.704mg 0.05mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.12mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 112µg 50µg Fireweed
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Fireweed
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
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 - 1466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.06g)
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 - $97)
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.
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.