Fireweed vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fireweed and tomatillos different?
- Fireweed is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, magnesium, copper, folate, vitamin B5, and iron; however, tomatillos are richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6361% higher.
- Fireweed contains 61 times more calcium than tomatillos. While fireweed contains 429mg of calcium, tomatillos contain only 7mg.
Fireweed, leaves, raw and Tomatillos, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +680% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6028.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2182.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +804% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1028.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +431.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 153mg | 6361% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.056mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 7mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.9g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 20mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.079mg | 27% |
| Folate | 112µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.22mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.62mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.85mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 11.7mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 0.96g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 494mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 5.84g | 4% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 32kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.75g | 1.02g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
39%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
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 ()
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.