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Fireweed vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fireweed and shark raw

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, copper, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, shark raw is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 291% more than shark raw.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1161.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.8%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +869.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44593.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3955.6%

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%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more FolateFolate +3633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Shark raw
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Shark raw DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.015mg 291%
Selenium 0.9µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Calcium 429mg 34mg 40%
Protein 4.71g 20.98g 33%
Copper 0.32mg 0.033mg 32%
Folate 112µg 3µg 27%
Magnesium 156mg 49mg 25%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.43mg 20%
Iron 2.4mg 0.84mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.4mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Phosphorus 108mg 210mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.695mg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin A 180µg 70µg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.938mg 11%
Potassium 494mg 160mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Carbs 19.22g 0g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.062mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 5%
Saturated fat 0.925g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Fats 2.75g 4.51g 3%
Sodium 34mg 79mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Calories 103kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.042mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.