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Fireweed vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Spread different?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Iron, while Spread is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 290% more than Spread.
  • Fireweed contains 56 times more Folate than Spread. Fireweed contains 112µg of Folate, while Spread contains 2µg.
  • Fireweed is lower in Sodium.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types were used in this article.

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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 +3475%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +349.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +25684.6%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Iron +203.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Potassium +349.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +25684.6%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +4035.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +426.7%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4035.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +426.7%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +530.5%
Equal in Other - 2.78
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +62.6%
Contains more Fats +530.5%
Equal in Other - 2.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Spread Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 11.74g Spread
Protein 4.71g 7.66g Spread
Fats 2.75g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 19.22g 11.94g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 235kcal Spread
Fiber 10.6g 0.2g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 12mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.79mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 8mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 59mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 110mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 1013mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.02mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.13mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.026mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 3598IU 87IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 26µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.134mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.73mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.43mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.12mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 2µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 5.977g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.