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Sardine vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sardine and fireweed

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin D; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and folate.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than fireweed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 IronIron +21.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5755.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6107.4%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1020%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +422.7%
Contains more FatsFats +316.4%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Fireweed DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Manganese 0.108mg 6.704mg 287%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.9µg 94%
Phosphorus 490mg 108mg 55%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 24.62g 4.71g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.632mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Magnesium 39mg 156mg 28%
Folate 10µg 112µg 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin A 32µg 180µg 16%
Copper 0.186mg 0.32mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.356mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Fats 11.45g 2.75g 13%
Zinc 1.31mg 2.66mg 12%
Sodium 307mg 34mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Iron 2.92mg 2.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.137mg 7%
Carbs 0g 19.22g 6%
Calcium 382mg 429mg 5%
Calories 208kcal 103kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.674mg 4%
Potassium 397mg 494mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 8.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Fireweed
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
119%
Sardine
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
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 - $4)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.