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Fireweed vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fireweed and Ground beef

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Ground beef.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +817.6%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Copper +305.1%
Contains more Manganese +74388.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Selenium +2022.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +817.6%
Contains more Potassium +105%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Copper +305.1%
Contains more Manganese +74388.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Selenium +2022.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.27

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 +39877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +39877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +406.8%
Contains more Fats +458.9%
Equal in Other - 2.39
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +406.8%
Contains more Fats +458.9%
Equal in Other - 2.39

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 2.75g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 33mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.27mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 17mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 494mg 241mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 73mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.32mg 0.079mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.009mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 3598IU 9IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 3µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 4.026mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.512mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.311mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 7µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 6.073g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.