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Fireweed vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fireweed and Tuna salad

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 290% more than Tuna salad.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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
8
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2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Potassium +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +120.7%
Contains more Manganese +16660%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +2423.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Potassium +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +120.7%
Contains more Manganese +16660%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.8%
Contains more Selenium +4477.8%

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
7
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +3609.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +680.2%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031
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 salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3609.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +680.2%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +240.6%
Contains more Fats +236.7%
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 salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +240.6%
Contains more Fats +236.7%

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 salad
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 4.71g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 2.75g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 19.22g 9.41g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Fiber 10.6g 0g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 17mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 19mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 494mg 178mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 402mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.66mg 0.56mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.145mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.04mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 3598IU 97IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 24µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.031mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.07mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.26mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.081mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 8µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 1.544g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
55%
Fireweed
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.