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Fireweed vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Sugar substitute

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 291% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 67 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. Fireweed contains 2.66mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Fireweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1166.7%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +4471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +6550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30372.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.9%

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.
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% 216% 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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1595%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +674.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +341.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 103kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 4.71g 2.06g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 19.22g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 156mg 6mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 494mg 39mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.16mg Fireweed
Sugar 4.03g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.007mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.04mg Fireweed
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 108mg 8mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 572mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.022mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.015mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.015mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.015mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg Fireweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Fireweed
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.