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Fireweed vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Pizza

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Copper, yet Pizza is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 276% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pizza. Fireweed contains 0.632mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza contains 0.08mg.
  • Fireweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
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Pizza
Contains more Calcium +128.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Manganese +1762.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +128.2%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Manganese +1762.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +905%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +905%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more Folate +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pizza
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Fats +252.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +64%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Fats +252.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Equal in Other - 2.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 4.71g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 2.75g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 19.22g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 103kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.3g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 188mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 156mg 24mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 494mg 172mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 598mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.34mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.105mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.36mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 3598IU 358IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 69µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.4mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.825mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 93µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 4.465g Fireweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.