Fireweed vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fireweed and safflower?
- Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, and calcium, yet safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 204% higher.
- Fireweed has 72 times more vitamin A than safflower. Fireweed has 3598IU of vitamin A, while safflower has 50IU.
We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +445.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +496.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
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 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3424.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1159.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1298.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 2.014mg | 204% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 188% | |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 1.747mg | 159% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 1.163mg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 644mg | 77% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 38.45g | 55% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 4.03mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 353mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 1.17mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 78mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 4.9mg | 31% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 16.18g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 5.05mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.415mg | 21% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 517kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 2.284mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 12% | |
| Folate | 112µg | 160µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 687mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 34.29g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.682g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.