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Fireweed vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Italian sausage raw

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate, while Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 289% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fireweed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +2283.3%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +11458.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +2655.6%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +2283.3%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +11458.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +2655.6%

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
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1621.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
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%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1621.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +2856.9%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Protein +202.5%
Contains more Fats +1039.3%
Equal in Other - 2.69
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +2856.9%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Protein +202.5%
Contains more Fats +1039.3%
Equal in Other - 2.69

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Italian sausage raw
Lower in price 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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0.65g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 2.75g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 19.22g 0.65g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 18mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.18mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 14mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 494mg 253mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 731mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.79mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.058mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.25mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.51mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.3mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 8µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 11.27g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.