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Fireweed vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Wheat

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium, yet Wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 247% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 48 times more Calcium than Wheat. Fireweed contains 429mg of Calcium, while Wheat contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.

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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
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +4666.7%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +201.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.6%
Contains more Copper +54.6%
Contains more Manganese +550.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +3444.4%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +4666.7%
Contains more Iron +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +201.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.6%
Contains more Copper +54.6%
Contains more Manganese +550.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Selenium +3444.4%

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
8
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +89850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.9%
Contains more Folate +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +89850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.9%
Contains more Folate +918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +231.3%
Contains more Other +273.5%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Equal in Water - 65.18
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
Wheat
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +231.3%
Contains more Other +273.5%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +43.6%
Equal in Water - 65.18

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 23.3g Wheat
Protein 4.71g 5.71g Wheat
Fats 2.75g 0.83g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 27.6g Wheat
Calories 103kcal 132kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.07g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 4.3g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 9mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.76mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 48mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 147mg Wheat
Potassium 494mg 164mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 2.66mg 1.84mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.207mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 1.03mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 3598IU 4IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin C 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.095mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 2.305mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.07mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 11µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.077g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.