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Fireweed vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fireweed and salami

  • Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and magnesium, yet salami is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 249% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +721.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +585.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3377.8%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1012.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700.8%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +363.9%
Contains more FatsFats +841.8%
Contains more OtherOther +83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Salami DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.978mg 249%
Sodium 34mg 1740mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg 63%
Selenium 0.9µg 31.3µg 55%
Saturated fat 9.316g 42%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Calcium 429mg 15mg 41%
Fats 2.75g 25.9g 36%
Protein 4.71g 21.85g 34%
Magnesium 156mg 19mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.367mg 28%
Folate 112µg 3µg 27%
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.357mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.459mg 13%
Calories 103kcal 336kcal 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 191mg 12%
Iron 2.4mg 1.56mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.053mg 9%
Carbs 19.22g 2.4g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Potassium 494mg 316mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Copper 0.32mg 0.357mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 1.201mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Zinc 2.66mg 2.93mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Salami
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
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Salami
Salami is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.