Fireweed vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fireweed and sunflower seeds
- Fireweed has more manganese and calcium, while sunflower seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, and folate.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 207% higher.
- Sunflower seeds contain 6 times less calcium than fireweed. Fireweed contains 429mg of calcium, while sunflower seeds contain 78mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +243.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +462.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +511.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5788.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +102.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1396.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +341.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1771.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 234% | |
| Manganese | 6.704mg | 1.95mg | 207% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 1.8mg | 164% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 154% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 1.48mg | 121% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 53µg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 660mg | 79% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 51.46g | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 1.345mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 46% | |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 325mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 5.25mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 78mg | 35% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 20.78g | 32% |
| Folate | 112µg | 227µg | 29% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 584kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 8.335mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 3µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.455g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.355mg | 17% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 8.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 645mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 20g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.62g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
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146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)