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Fireweed vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fireweed and Taffy (candy)?

  • Fireweed is richer than Taffy (candy) in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% more.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types 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.
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16366.7%
Contains more IronIron +23900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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% 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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3498%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15600%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1004.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Taffy (candy) Opinion
Calories 103kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Protein 4.71g 0.03g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Net carbs 8.62g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 19.22g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 0mg Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 8mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 3mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.01mg Fireweed
Sugar 68.48g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.21mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 1mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 52mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 100IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg 27µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Manganese 6.704mg 0mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.028mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.012mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.002mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.004mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Folate 112µg 0µg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.049g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.