Fireweed vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fireweed and heart of palm?
- Fireweed is higher in calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin A, yet heart of palm is higher in potassium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for calcium is 41% more.
- Fireweed has 60 times more vitamin A than heart of palm. While fireweed has 180µg of vitamin A, heart of palm has only 3µg.
We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Hearts of palm, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2283.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1275% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.2% |
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Water
~69.5g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 291% | |
| Calcium | 429mg | 18mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 1806mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.5g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.644mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 10mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 0.9mg | 24% |
| Folate | 112µg | 24µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.81mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 3.73mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.69mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 25.61g | 2% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.16g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.046g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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