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Fireweed vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fireweed and Wheat

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 161% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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
4
:
6
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +1161.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +9833.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 144
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +1161.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.6%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +9833.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 144

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
6
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +547%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.1%
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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +547%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Carbs +270.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 4.71g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 2.75g 2.47g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 103kcal 339kcal Wheat
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 34mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 156mg 144mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 494mg 431mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 2.66mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.32mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 6.704mg 3.012mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 3598IU 0IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.121mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.935mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.419mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 43µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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/169721/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.