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Fireweed vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Spelt?

  • Spelt has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 244% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spelt, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.5%
Contains more IronIron +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +514.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%

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% 216% 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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +690%
Contains more FolateFolate +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more FatsFats +223.5%
Contains more OtherOther +290.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
~equal in Water ~66.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Spelt Opinion
Calories 103kcal 127kcal Spelt
Protein 4.71g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 2.75g 0.85g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 22.54g Spelt
Carbs 19.22g 26.44g Spelt
Magnesium 156mg 49mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 10mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 143mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.67mg Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.9g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.215mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.25mg Fireweed
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 108mg 150mg Spelt
Sodium 34mg 5mg Spelt
Vitamin A 3598IU 4IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 6.704mg 1.091mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.57mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 13µg Fireweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Spelt
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
51%
Fireweed
9%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.