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Salmon raw vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salmon raw and Fireweed

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3955.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3475%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41800%
~equal in Potassium ~494mg

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 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8895%
Contains more FolateFolate +348%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.2%
Contains more FatsFats +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~70.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Fireweed Opinion
Calories 142kcal 103kcal Salmon raw
Protein 19.84g 4.71g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 2.75g Salmon raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Fireweed
Magnesium 29mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 12mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 490mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 0.8mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.25mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.64mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 200mg 108mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 34mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 40IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 12µg 180µg Fireweed
Manganese 0.016mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 36.5µg 0.9µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.033mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.137mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 4.674mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.356mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.632mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 112µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.981g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
77%
Salmon raw
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.