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Fireweed vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fireweed and Tamale

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tamale has more Vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 284% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Tamales (Navajo).

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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 +1379.3%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +277.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +79.7%
Contains more Copper +407.9%
Contains more Manganese +3752.9%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +1379.3%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +609.1%
Contains more Potassium +277.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +79.7%
Contains more Copper +407.9%
Contains more Manganese +3752.9%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 99

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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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342%
Contains more Folate +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342%
Contains more Folate +646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1
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
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +122.5%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
Equal in Water - 68.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Tamale
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 4.71g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 2.75g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 19.22g 18.12g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.99g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.1g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 29mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.22mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 22mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 99mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 131mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 427mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 1.48mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.063mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.174mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1.7mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.59mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.205mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.143mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 15µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.396g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Tamale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Fireweed
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.