Fireweed vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fireweed and pound cake
- Pound cake has less manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 287% more than pound cake.
- Pound cake contains 20 times less magnesium than fireweed. Fireweed contains 156mg of magnesium, while pound cake contains 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +812.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +231.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +661.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +518.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5994.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1655.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +424.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.11mg | 287% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.036mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 0.6g | 40% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 47mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 8mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.042mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.615mg | 19% |
| Folate | 112µg | 42µg | 18% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 13.96g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.485mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 353kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 70µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 53.64g | 11% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 149mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 5g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.