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Grape leaves vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grape leaves and Fireweed different?

  • Grape leaves are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin C, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 167% higher.
  • Grape leaves contain 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fireweed. While Grape leaves contain 1376µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fireweed contains only 180µg.

Grape leaves, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 68% 109% 24% 99% 138% 18% 39% 1.2% 372% 4.9%
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 CopperCopper +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +297%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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 37% 1651% 40% 0% 10% 82% 44% 14% 92% 0% 272% 62% 7%
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 CVitamin C +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +487%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 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 +18.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%
~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.
Grape leaves Fireweed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape leaves Fireweed Opinion
Calories 93kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Protein 5.6g 4.71g Grape leaves
Fats 2.12g 2.75g Fireweed
Vitamin C 11.1mg 2.2mg Grape leaves
Net carbs 6.31g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 17.31g 19.22g Fireweed
Magnesium 95mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 363mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 272mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 2.63mg 2.4mg Grape leaves
Sugar 6.3g Fireweed
Fiber 11g 10.6g Grape leaves
Copper 0.415mg 0.32mg Grape leaves
Zinc 0.67mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 91mg 108mg Fireweed
Sodium 9mg 34mg Grape leaves
Vitamin A 27521IU 3598IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1376µg 180µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 2mg Grape leaves
Manganese 2.855mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.033mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.137mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 2.362mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin K 108.6µg Grape leaves
Folate 83µg 112µg Fireweed
Choline 12.8mg Grape leaves
Saturated Fat 0.336g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Grape leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 1.065g Grape leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape leaves Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
178%
Grape leaves
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Grape leaves
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.