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Fireweed vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fireweed and potato chips?

  • Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B5, folate, and zinc, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 272% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1687.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +144%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1423.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Copper ~0.306mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.66mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3625.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1158.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Potato chips
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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.44mg 272%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Saturated fat 10.96g 50%
Fats 2.75g 34.6g 49%
Calcium 429mg 24mg 41%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 31.1mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Fiber 10.6g 4.8g 23%
Potassium 494mg 1275mg 23%
Calories 103kcal 536kcal 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Magnesium 156mg 67mg 21%
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.402mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Folate 112µg 45µg 17%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.09mg 14%
Selenium 0.9µg 8.1µg 13%
Carbs 19.22g 52.9g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.167mg 11%
Iron 2.4mg 1.63mg 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 165mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.197mg 5%
Protein 4.71g 7g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.827mg 5%
Copper 0.32mg 0.306mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.66mg 2%
Sodium 34mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.