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Fireweed vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Tuna?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Copper, and Folate, yet Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
7
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +10625%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +491.1%
Contains more Copper +644.2%
Contains more Manganese +51469.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +11922.2%
Equal in Potassium - 527
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +10625%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +491.1%
Contains more Copper +644.2%
Contains more Manganese +51469.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Selenium +11922.2%
Equal in Potassium - 527

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +5435.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Fireweed
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5435.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Contains more Folate +5500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +366.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Contains more Protein +518.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Fireweed
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +366.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +98.4%
Contains more Protein +518.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Tuna
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 0g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.75g 0.59g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 0g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 130kcal Tuna
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 4mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.92mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 42mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 494mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 34mg 54mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.45mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.043mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.013mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 3598IU 65IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 22µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.137mg
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.334mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 112µg 2µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.205g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.