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Fireweed vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fireweed and Wild rice

  • Fireweed is richer than Wild rice in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 279% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 143 times more Calcium than Wild rice. Fireweed contains 429mg of Calcium, while Wild rice contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Fireweed, leaves, raw and Wild rice, 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
9
:
1
Wild rice
Wild rice
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +389.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +2277.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Wild rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +389.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.5%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +2277.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%

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
:
3
Wild rice
Wild rice
Contains more Vitamin A +119833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.6%
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%
Wild rice
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% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +119833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
3
:
2
Wild rice
Wild rice
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Other +535%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 73.93
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
Wild rice
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +708.8%
Contains more Other +535%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 73.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fireweed Wild rice
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 Wild rice Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 19.54g Wild rice
Protein 4.71g 3.99g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.34g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 21.34g Wild rice
Calories 103kcal 101kcal Fireweed
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice
Sugar 0.73g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 1.8g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 3mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.6mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 32mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 82mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 101mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 3mg Wild rice
Zinc 2.66mg 1.34mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.121mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.282mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 3IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wild rice
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.052mg Wild rice
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.087mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 1.287mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.154mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.135mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 26µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.5µg Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.049mg Wild rice
Threonine 0.127mg Wild rice
Isoleucine 0.167mg Wild rice
Leucine 0.276mg Wild rice
Lysine 0.17mg Wild rice
Methionine 0.119mg Wild rice
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Wild rice
Valine 0.232mg Wild rice
Histidine 0.104mg Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.049g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Wild rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Wild rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fireweed Wild rice
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
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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?
?
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.