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Garlic vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garlic and Fireweed

  • Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Selenium, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 219% more than Garlic.
  • Fireweed has 16 times less Selenium than Garlic. Garlic has 14.2µg of Selenium, while Fireweed has 0.9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Garlic, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Calcium +137%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +524%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +301%
Equal in Copper - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +1477.8%
Contains more Calcium +137%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +524%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Manganese +301%
Equal in Copper - 0.32

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.
Garlic
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Contains more Vitamin C +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +39877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +3633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +39877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +3633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +69.3%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +35%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Fats +450%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +69.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic Fireweed
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 8.62g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 4.71g Garlic
Fats 0.5g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 33.06g 19.22g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 103kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g Fireweed
Fiber 2.1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 181mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 1.7mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 25mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 153mg 108mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 17mg 34mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.299mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 1.672mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 14.2µg 0.9µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 31.2mg 2.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.033mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.632mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic Fireweed
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
43%
Garlic
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
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.

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.