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Fireweed vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fireweed and scallion?

  • Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet scallion is richer in vitamin C.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 285% higher.
  • Fireweed has 18 times more vitamin B5 than scallion. Fireweed has 1.356mg of vitamin B5, while scallion has 0.075mg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +582.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4090%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1708%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1347.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.9%
Contains more OtherOther +213.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Scallion DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.16mg 285%
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.061mg 44%
Calcium 429mg 72mg 36%
Fiber 10.6g 2.6g 32%
Magnesium 156mg 20mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.525mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.075mg 26%
Copper 0.32mg 0.083mg 26%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.39mg 21%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 180µg 50µg 14%
Iron 2.4mg 1.48mg 12%
Folate 112µg 64µg 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 37mg 10%
Protein 4.71g 1.83g 6%
Potassium 494mg 276mg 6%
Calories 103kcal 32kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Carbs 19.22g 7.34g 4%
Fats 2.75g 0.19g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.055mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg 1%
Sodium 34mg 16mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Saturated fat 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.