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Ice cream sandwich vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice cream sandwich and Fireweed

  • Ice cream sandwich has less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 275% more than Ice cream sandwich.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sandwich 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 Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Calcium +398.8%
Contains more Iron +823.1%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +1659.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Calcium +398.8%
Contains more Iron +823.1%
Contains more Magnesium +437.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +343.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +1659.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2157.1%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
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 B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2157.1%
Contains more Folate +229.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +211.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.71
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 Fats +211.6%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +130.9%
Equal in Protein - 4.71

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 8.62g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 8.57g 2.75g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 37.14g 19.22g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 103kcal Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 18.57g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 86mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.26mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 29mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 72mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 115mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 129mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.6mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.254mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.381mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 3.1µg 0.9µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 286IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.033mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.137mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 34µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.317g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.