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Fireweed vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Ricotta

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Ricotta has more Selenium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
8
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2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +107.2%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1318.2%
Contains more Potassium +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Copper +1423.8%
Contains more Manganese +111633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +107.2%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1318.2%
Contains more Potassium +370.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Copper +1423.8%
Contains more Manganese +111633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%

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
:
5
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4394.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1369.8%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4394.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +536.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1369.8%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +532.2%
Contains more Other +149%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Fats +372%
Equal in Water - 71.7
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
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +532.2%
Contains more Other +149%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Fats +372%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 3.04g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 2.75g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 19.22g 3.04g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 207mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.38mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 11mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 494mg 105mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 84mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.16mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.021mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.006mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 3598IU 445IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 120µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.013mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.104mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.213mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.043mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 12µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 8.295g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
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.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.