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Fireweed vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fireweed and Horseradish

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Horseradish is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 286% more than Horseradish.
  • Horseradish has 15 times less Vitamin B5 than Fireweed. Fireweed has 1.356mg of Vitamin B5, while Horseradish has 0.093mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Horseradish, prepared.

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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
9
:
1
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Calcium +666.1%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.4%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +220.5%
Contains more Copper +451.7%
Contains more Manganese +5220.6%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Horseradish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Contains more Calcium +666.1%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.4%
Contains more Potassium +100.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +220.5%
Contains more Copper +451.7%
Contains more Manganese +5220.6%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%

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
7
:
3
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.8%
Contains more Folate +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1031.8%
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%
Horseradish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +179800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.8%
Contains more Folate +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1031.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Horseradish
Horseradish
Contains more Protein +299.2%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%
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
Horseradish
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more Protein +299.2%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Contains more Water +20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Horseradish Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 7.99g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 1.18g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.69g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 11.29g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 48kcal Fireweed
Sugar 7.99g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.3g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 56mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.42mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 27mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 31mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 246mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 420mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.83mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.058mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.126mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg Horseradish
Vitamin A 3598IU 2IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.01mg Horseradish
Vitamin C 2.2mg 24.9mg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.008mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.024mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.386mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.093mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.073mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 57µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 1.3µg Horseradish
Saturated Fat 0.09g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g Horseradish

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Fireweed Horseradish
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
14%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.