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Fireweed vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fireweed and poblano

  • Fireweed has more manganese and calcium; however, poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, potassium, fiber, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Poblano covers your daily need for vitamin A, 337% more than fireweed.
  • Fireweed has 7 times more calcium than poblano. While fireweed has 429mg of calcium, poblano has only 61mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.1%
Contains more IronIron +355.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +467.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1546%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +212.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.8%
Contains more FatsFats +198.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.5%
Contains more OtherOther +131.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Poblano DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 1.279mg 236%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 3.535mg 223%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 2.255mg 163%
Iron 2.4mg 10.93mg 107%
Vitamin A 180µg 1022µg 94%
Potassium 494mg 2411mg 56%
Fiber 10.6g 21.6g 44%
Calcium 429mg 61mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 30%
Copper 0.32mg 0.508mg 21%
Protein 4.71g 11.86g 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 201mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.993mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.179mg 12%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.42mg 11%
Carbs 19.22g 51.42g 11%
Folate 112µg 69µg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.403mg 11%
Magnesium 156mg 113mg 10%
Calories 103kcal 281kcal 9%
Fats 2.75g 8.2g 8%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.9µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.82g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 1%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 8.62g 29.82g N/A
Sodium 34mg 43mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Poblano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.