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Fireweed vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Spinach

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Spinach is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 251% more than Spinach.
  • Fireweed has 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Spinach. While Fireweed has 4.674mg of Vitamin B3, Spinach has only 0.49mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +617%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 466
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +79.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +617%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 466

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +853.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +835.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +957.7%
Contains more Carbs +412.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Water +28.9%
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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +957.7%
Contains more Carbs +412.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Water +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 1.35g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 2.97g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.26g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 3.75g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 23kcal Fireweed
Sugar 0.43g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.4g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 136mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 3.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 156mg 87mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 56mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 466mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 70mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.76mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.174mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.935mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 3598IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 2.2mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.49mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.145mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.242mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fireweed Spinach
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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.