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Fireweed vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Mackerel

  • Fireweed has more Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 +550%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Selenium +8055.6%
Equal in Potassium - 520
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Selenium +8055.6%
Equal in Potassium - 520

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.1%
Contains more Folate +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.1%
Contains more Folate +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.6%
Contains more Protein +292.8%
Contains more Fats +812.7%
Contains more Other +427.6%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.6%
Contains more Protein +292.8%
Contains more Fats +812.7%
Contains more Other +427.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Mackerel
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 2.75g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 66mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 60mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 494mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 34mg 4450mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.1mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.1mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 3598IU 157IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 47µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.3mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.41mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 15µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 7.148g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

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 - 4416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
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 - $4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.