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Fireweed vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Cayenne pepper?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, and Calcium, yet Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 211% higher.
  • Fireweed has 3 times more Manganese than Cayenne pepper. Fireweed has 6.704mg of Manganese, while Cayenne pepper has 2mg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.7%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +877.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~152mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3372.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1056.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +893.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +779.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155%
Contains more FatsFats +528%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.6%
Contains more OtherOther +137.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 103kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 4.71g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 2.75g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 2.2mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 8.62g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 19.22g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 156mg 152mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 148mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.4mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.32mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.66mg 2.48mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 34mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 3598IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 180µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 6.704mg 2mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 112µg 106µg Fireweed
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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 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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.