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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 A, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc, yet kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 287% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 44 times more vitamin A than kit Kat. Fireweed contains 3598IU of vitamin A, while kit Kat contains 81IU.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.9%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2855.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6604%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +4242.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +845.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.1mg 287%
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.02mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 1g 38%
Fats 2.75g 25.99g 36%
Calcium 429mg 125mg 30%
Magnesium 156mg 37mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.5mg 26%
Folate 112µg 14µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.09mg 23%
Calories 103kcal 518kcal 21%
Iron 2.4mg 1mg 18%
Vitamin A 180µg 24µg 17%
Carbs 19.22g 64.59g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.64mg 14%
Copper 0.32mg 0.22mg 11%
Potassium 494mg 231mg 8%
Selenium 0.9µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.117mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.21mg 6%
Protein 4.71g 6.51g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Phosphorus 108mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 34mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Fireweed
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.