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Fireweed vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fireweed and Quinoa

  • Quinoa has less Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 264% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains more Zinc +144%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +962.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +187.2%
Contains more Zinc +144%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +962.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +71860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1034.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.2%
Fireweed
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +71860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1034.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Other +229.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Water - 71.61
Fireweed
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
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Other +229.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Water - 71.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 4.71g 4.4g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 1.92g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 103kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.8g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 17mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.49mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 64mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 494mg 172mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 2.66mg 1.09mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.192mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.631mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 3598IU 5IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.412mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.123mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 42µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.