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Fireweed vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Ice cream sandwich

  • Ice cream sandwich has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 275% more than Ice cream sandwich.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 +398.8%
Contains more Iron +823.1%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +1659.6%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +398.8%
Contains more Iron +823.1%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +1659.6%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%

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 +1158%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2157.1%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2157.1%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.29
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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.29

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Ice cream sandwich
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.71g 4.29g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 19.22g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 103kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 86mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.26mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 29mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 72mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 115mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 129mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.6mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.254mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.381mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 3598IU 286IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 86µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.566mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.209mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.028mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 34µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.317g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Ice cream sandwich
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%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.