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Fireweed vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Hazelnut

  • Fireweed has more Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Hazelnut is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily Copper needs 156% more than Fireweed.
  • Hazelnut contains 180 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Hazelnut contains 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 +276.3%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 2.45
Equal in Manganese - 6.175
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 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Calcium +276.3%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +439.1%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 163
Equal in Zinc - 2.45
Equal in Manganese - 6.175

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 +17890%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1848.5%
Equal in Folate - 113
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 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +17890%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1848.5%
Equal in Folate - 113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +1233%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +217.4%
Contains more Fats +2109.1%
Equal in Other - 2.29
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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +1233%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +217.4%
Contains more Fats +2109.1%
Equal in Other - 2.29

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Hazelnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 7g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 2.75g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 19.22g 16.7g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 9.7g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 114mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 156mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 108mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 494mg 680mg Hazelnut
Sodium 34mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.66mg 2.45mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.704mg 6.175mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 3598IU 20IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 1µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 2.2mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.113mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.8mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.918mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.563mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Hazelnut
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
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.