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Fireweed vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fireweed and squid

  • Fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, and fiber, yet squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 282% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +437%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9855.6%

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1162%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +96.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1072%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +589.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Squid DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 0.209mg 282%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 0.9µg 89.6µg 161%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.729mg 122%
Iron 2.4mg 10.84mg 106%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Copper 0.32mg 0.998mg 75%
Phosphorus 108mg 580mg 67%
Protein 4.71g 32.48g 56%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Sodium 34mg 744mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.27mg 28%
Calcium 429mg 180mg 25%
Magnesium 156mg 60mg 23%
Folate 112µg 24µg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.189mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.9mg 9%
Zinc 2.66mg 3.46mg 7%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 8.5mg 7%
Carbs 19.22g 1.64g 6%
Potassium 494mg 637mg 4%
Calories 103kcal 158kcal 3%
Vitamin A 180µg 203µg 3%
Fats 2.75g 1.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.017mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 1.64g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.