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Fireweed vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Skipjack tuna

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Folate, however, Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Skipjack tuna.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
7
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +1059.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +35184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1059.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +35184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Equal in Potassium - 522

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
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +5896.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5896.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
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2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Other +223.6%
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
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +113.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Other +223.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 2.75g 1.29g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 37mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.6mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 44mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 494mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 34mg 47mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.05mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.11mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.019mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 3598IU 60IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 18µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.122mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.485mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 112µg 10µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.42g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.