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Fireweed vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Gingerbread

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, while Gingerbread has more Selenium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 262% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 13 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Calcium +504.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +582.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +881.6%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +504.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +582.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +881.6%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Selenium +1711.1%

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
7
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +7395.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.6%
Contains more Folate +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
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%
Gingerbread
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% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7395.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.6%
Contains more Folate +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +152.8%
Contains more Fats +496.4%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +152.8%
Contains more Fats +496.4%
Contains more Carbs +156%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 4.71g 3.9g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 19.22g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 103kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 71mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 156mg 70mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 54mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 439mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 327mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.39mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.195mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.683mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 3598IU 48IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 14µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.1mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.738mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.375mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.19mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 33µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 4.122g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.