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Fireweed vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Salmon raw

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron, while Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +41800%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +3955.6%
Equal in Potassium - 490
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +41800%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +3955.6%
Equal in Potassium - 490

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
4
:
6
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +8895%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +348%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +8895%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +348%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +321.2%
Contains more Fats +130.5%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Water - 68.5
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 raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +321.2%
Contains more Fats +130.5%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Water - 68.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 2.75g 6.34g Salmon raw
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 142kcal Salmon raw
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 12mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.8mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 29mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 494mg 490mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 44mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.64mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.25mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.016mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 3598IU 40IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 12µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 112µg 25µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.981g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Salmon raw
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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.