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Fireweed vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Thyme

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 217% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Thyme. Fireweed contains 1.356mg of Vitamin B5, while Thyme contains 0.409mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +47%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +627.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~160mg
~equal in Calcium ~405mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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%
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7177.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Thyme Opinion
Calories 103kcal 101kcal Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 2.75g 1.68g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 8.62g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 19.22g 24.45g Thyme
Magnesium 156mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 429mg 405mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 2.4mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 10.6g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.32mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 2.66mg 1.81mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 106mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 3598IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 238µg Thyme
Manganese 6.704mg 1.719mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.824mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.409mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.348mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 45µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.467g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.