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Fireweed vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fireweed and roe

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1432.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains more IronIron +211.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51469.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +376.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5644.4%

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +739.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +592.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +901%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +507.6%
Contains more FatsFats +199.3%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Manganese 6.704mg 0.013mg 291%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.9µg 51.7µg 92%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.949mg 62%
Phosphorus 108mg 515mg 58%
Protein 4.71g 28.62g 48%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Calcium 429mg 28mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.185mg 34%
Magnesium 156mg 26mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 23%
Copper 0.32mg 0.128mg 21%
Iron 2.4mg 0.77mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.277mg 20%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 16.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.192mg 16%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.28mg 13%
Vitamin A 180µg 91µg 10%
Fats 2.75g 8.23g 8%
Saturated fat 1.866g 8%
Potassium 494mg 283mg 6%
Carbs 19.22g 1.92g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 5%
Calories 103kcal 204kcal 5%
Folate 112µg 92µg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.154mg 4%
Sodium 34mg 117mg 4%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.