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Fireweed vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Gratin different?

  • Fireweed is higher than Gratin in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 284% more than Gratin.
  • Fireweed contains 10 times more Folate than Gratin. Fireweed contains 112µg of Folate, while Gratin contains 11µg.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
8
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Calcium +260.5%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +285.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +4064%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +260.5%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +285.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +4064%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113

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
6
:
2
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +1262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.2%
Contains more Folate +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.9%
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%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.2%
Contains more Folate +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +176%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Water - 74
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
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +176%
Equal in Protein - 5.06
Equal in Water - 74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 4.71g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 2.75g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 19.22g 11.27g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 10.6g 1.8g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 119mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.64mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 20mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 494mg 396mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 433mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.69mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.16mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.161mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 3598IU 264IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 64µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.116mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.993mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.387mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.174mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 11µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 4.733g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Fireweed
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.