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Fireweed vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fireweed and Rye?

  • Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, 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 180 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rye. While Fireweed has 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, Rye has only 1µg.

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.
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Rye
Contains more Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +160.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +1444.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Zinc - 2.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.8%
Contains more Manganese +160.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +1444.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Zinc - 2.65

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.
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Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +32609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.27
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.456
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +32609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.27
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rye
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Water +567.7%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
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
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Water +567.7%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +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.
Fireweed Rye
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Rye Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 60.76g Rye
Protein 4.71g 10.34g Rye
Fats 2.75g 1.63g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 75.86g Rye
Calories 103kcal 338kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 429mg 24mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.63mg Rye
Magnesium 156mg 110mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 494mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 34mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 2.66mg 2.65mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 6.704mg 2.577mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 3598IU 11IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 1µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 4.27mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.294mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 38µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.