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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2277.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +780.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +368.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +708.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +535% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 0.282mg | 279% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 3mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 0.135mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.8g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 32mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 0.154mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.6mg | 23% |
| Folate | 112µg | 26µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 0.121mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.674mg | 1.287mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 101mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 1.34mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 82mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.75g | 0.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.22g | 21.34g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 34mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.71g | 3.99g | 1% |
| Calories | 103kcal | 101kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.62g | 19.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.049g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.