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Fireweed vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fireweed and khorasan wheat

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, khorasan wheat is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 173% more than khorasan wheat.
  • Fireweed has 360 times more vitamin A than khorasan wheat. While fireweed has 3598IU of vitamin A, khorasan wheat has only 10IU.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fireweed, leaves, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.1%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8955.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +539.4%
Contains more OtherOther +51.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +267.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 2.735mg 173%
Selenium 0.9µg 81.5µg 147%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.566mg 44%
Calcium 429mg 22mg 41%
Phosphorus 108mg 364mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.259mg 29%
Folate 112µg 28%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Copper 0.32mg 0.506mg 21%
Vitamin A 180µg 1µg 20%
Protein 4.71g 14.54g 20%
Carbs 19.22g 70.58g 17%
Iron 2.4mg 3.77mg 17%
Calories 103kcal 337kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 6.375mg 11%
Zinc 2.66mg 3.68mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.949mg 8%
Magnesium 156mg 130mg 6%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Potassium 494mg 403mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 10.6g 11.1g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Sodium 34mg 5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 1%
Saturated fat 0.196g 1%
Fats 2.75g 2.13g 1%
Net carbs 8.62g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Khorasan wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Fireweed
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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.
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.