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Fireweed vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Malt

  • Malt has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 288% more than Malt.
  • Fireweed has 21 times more Fiber than Malt. While Fireweed has 10.6g of Fiber, Malt has only 0.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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
Malt
Malt
Contains more Calcium +337.8%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +548.8%
Contains more Copper +764.9%
Contains more Manganese +8280%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +337.8%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +940%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +548.8%
Contains more Copper +764.9%
Contains more Manganese +8280%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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
:
5
Malt
Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +3687.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1704.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.9%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3687.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1704.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.9%
Contains more Folate +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Malt
Malt
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%
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
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.6%
Contains more Other +217.5%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Malt
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 Malt Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 10.7g Malt
Protein 4.71g 3.37g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 19.22g 11.2g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 85kcal Fireweed
Sugar 6.68g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0.5g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 98mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.21mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 15mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 91mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 172mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 60mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.41mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.037mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 3598IU 95IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 26µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.1mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.259mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.354mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.046mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.883g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.