Fireweed vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Fireweed and Taro leaves
- Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Taro leaves are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
- Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 260% more than Taro leaves.
- Taro leaves contain 16 times less Vitamin B5 than Fireweed. Fireweed contains 1.356mg of Vitamin B5, while Taro leaves contain 0.084mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Taro leaves, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +246.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +838.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.98g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 103kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 4.71g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 2.75g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 52mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.62g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 19.22g | 6.7g |
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| Magnesium | 156mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 429mg | 107mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.25mg |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.27mg |
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| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 34mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3598IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 180µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 112µg | 126µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
51%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()