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Fireweed vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Graham cracker different?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 247% more than Graham cracker.
  • Fireweed is lower in Sodium.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.1%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.1%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%
Contains more Iron +57.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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 +179800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.1%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +703%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.1%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +703%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.439

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1987.9%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +1987.9%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +285.5%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 4.71g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 2.75g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 19.22g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 103kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.4g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 77mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 156mg 40mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 494mg 170mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 459mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.96mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.17mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 1.019mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 3598IU 2IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 4.439mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.42mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.156mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 91µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.633g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.