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Fireweed vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Garlic powder

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 249% more than Garlic powder.
  • Garlic powder contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 4.674mg of Vitamin B3, while Garlic powder contains 0.796mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +443%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.5%
Contains more IronIron +135.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2555.6%

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% 216% 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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +487.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +276.7%
Contains more WaterWater +997.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 103kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 4.71g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 2.75g 0.73g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 19.22g 72.73g Garlic powder
Magnesium 156mg 77mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 79mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 2.4mg 5.65mg Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 9g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.66mg 2.99mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 108mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 34mg 60mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 6.704mg 0.979mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.141mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.796mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.743mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 112µg 47µg Fireweed
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.