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Fireweed vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fireweed and spinach pasta

  • Fireweed has more manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin A, and copper; however, spinach pasta is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 258% more than spinach pasta.
  • Spinach pasta has 10 times less calcium than fireweed. Fireweed has 429mg of calcium, while spinach pasta has 43mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.

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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 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +897.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%

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% 60% 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 0% 8.3% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more WaterWater +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +209.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.9%

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 pasta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Spinach pasta DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.781mg 258%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.609mg 48%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Calcium 429mg 43mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.315mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Magnesium 156mg 63mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.398mg 20%
Vitamin A 180µg 25µg 17%
Folate 112µg 177µg 16%
Copper 0.32mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.688mg 13%
Protein 4.71g 11.26g 13%
Carbs 19.22g 55.72g 12%
Iron 2.4mg 3.3mg 11%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.4mg 11%
Calories 103kcal 289kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 3.46mg 8%
Potassium 494mg 272mg 7%
Phosphorus 108mg 148mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 3%
Saturated fat 0.483g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.659g 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Fats 2.75g 2.1g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 55.72g N/A
Sodium 34mg 27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.352mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0%
Leucine 0.813mg 0%
Lysine 0.336mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.544mg 0%
Histidine 0.237mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Spinach pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Fireweed
46%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.