Fireweed vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fireweed and rye?
- Fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, and magnesium, yet rye is higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 179% more.
- Fireweed has 327 times more vitamin A than rye. While fireweed has 3598IU of vitamin A, rye has only 11IU.
We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Rye grain types in this article.
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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 | +41.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1444.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +857.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +567.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 2.577mg | 179% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 24mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 332mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.294mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.316mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 13.9µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 1µg | 20% |
| Folate | 112µg | 38µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 75.86g | 19% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 15.1g | 18% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 338kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 10.34g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 110mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.251mg | 9% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.367mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 4.27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 1.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 1.456mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 34mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Potassium | 494mg | 510mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.98g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.65mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.