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Fireweed vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fireweed and short ribs

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate; however, short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 291% more than short ribs.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2211.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +247.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +358%
Contains more FatsFats +1426.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Short ribs
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 Short ribs DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.013mg 291%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 81%
Fats 2.75g 41.98g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 47%
Calcium 429mg 12mg 42%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Selenium 0.9µg 20.8µg 36%
Magnesium 156mg 15mg 34%
Protein 4.71g 21.57g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.22mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Folate 112µg 5µg 27%
Copper 0.32mg 0.099mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.252mg 22%
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg 20%
Zinc 2.66mg 4.88mg 20%
Calories 103kcal 471kcal 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.452mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 162mg 8%
Potassium 494mg 224mg 8%
Carbs 19.22g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg 1%
Sodium 34mg 50mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 2.31mg 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
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 - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.