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Fireweed vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Seed

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, while Seed has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 173% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
2
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8
Seed
Seed
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.2%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +188.8%
Contains more Selenium +6033.3%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.2%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +114.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +696.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +188.8%
Contains more Selenium +6033.3%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
6
:
4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +6563%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.9%
Fireweed
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6563%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1778.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
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4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Water +1120.3%
Contains more Protein +251.2%
Contains more Fats +1017.8%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Other +89%
Fireweed
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
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Water +1120.3%
Contains more Protein +251.2%
Contains more Fats +1017.8%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Other +89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Seed Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 7.72g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 16.54g Seed
Fats 2.75g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 19.22g 42.12g Seed
Calories 103kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 10.6g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 429mg 631mg Seed
Iron 2.4mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 156mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 108mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 494mg 407mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 2.66mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.32mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 6.704mg 2.723mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 3598IU 54IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.6mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 49µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 3.33g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

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Fireweed Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients
  2. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.