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Fireweed vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Kit Kat

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Zinc, and Iron, yet Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 287% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 32 times more Vitamin B6 than Kit Kat. Fireweed contains 0.632mg of Vitamin B6, while Kit Kat contains 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 +243.2%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +321.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +2855.6%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +6604%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Calcium +243.2%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +321.6%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +2855.6%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
Contains more Manganese +6604%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4342%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +4342%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4242.3%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Fats +845.1%
Contains more Carbs +236.1%
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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +4242.3%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Fats +845.1%
Contains more Carbs +236.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Kit Kat
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 4.71g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 2.75g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 19.22g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 103kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 125mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 37mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 494mg 231mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 54mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.09mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.22mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.1mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3598IU 81IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 24µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.5mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.64mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 14µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 17.953g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.