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Fireweed vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Grape leaves different?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Grape leaves are richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 167% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Grape leaves. While Fireweed contains 1.356mg of Vitamin B5, Grape leaves contain only 0.231mg.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Grape leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 68% 109% 24% 99% 138% 18% 39% 1.2% 372% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +297%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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%
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 37% 1651% 40% 0% 10% 82% 44% 14% 92% 0% 272% 62% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
~equal in Carbs ~17.31g
~equal in Water ~73.32g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Grape leaves Opinion
Calories 103kcal 93kcal Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 5.6g Grape leaves
Fats 2.75g 2.12g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 11.1mg Grape leaves
Net carbs 8.62g 6.31g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 17.31g Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 95mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 363mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 272mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.63mg Grape leaves
Sugar 6.3g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 11g Grape leaves
Copper 0.32mg 0.415mg Grape leaves
Zinc 2.66mg 0.67mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 91mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 9mg Grape leaves
Vitamin A 3598IU 27521IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A 180µg 1376µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 2mg Grape leaves
Manganese 6.704mg 2.855mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.04mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.354mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.362mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.231mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Vitamin K 108.6µg Grape leaves
Folate 112µg 83µg Fireweed
Choline 12.8mg Grape leaves
Saturated Fat 0.336g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Grape leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 1.065g Grape leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Grape leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
178%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.