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Fireweed vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fireweed and Vermicelli different?

  • Fireweed is higher in Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Vermicelli is richer in Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Vermicelli is 177% higher.

Fireweed, leaves, raw and Vermicelli, made from soy 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 Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +32.6%
Contains more Magnesium +7700%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +16366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +498.8%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +32.6%
Contains more Magnesium +7700%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +16366.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +498.8%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +9624.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +9624.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4610%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Water +494.8%
Contains more Carbs +328.3%
Contains more Other +119.7%
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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +4610%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Water +494.8%
Contains more Carbs +328.3%
Contains more Other +119.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 4.71g 0.1g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.1g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 103kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.9g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 55mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.81mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 2mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 20mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 3mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 2.66mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.32mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 3598IU 37IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 2µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Vermicelli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g Vermicelli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.