Jerky vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jerky and fireweed?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and iron, yet fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 287% more.
- The amount of sodium in fireweed is lower.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Fireweed, leaves, raw types 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +125.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +204.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1088.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +205.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2045% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +41% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5939.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +19.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +731.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.111mg | 6.704mg | 287% |
Sodium | 2081mg | 34mg | 89% |
Protein | 33.2g | 4.71g | 57% |
Zinc | 8.11mg | 2.66mg | 50% |
Saturated fat | 10.85g | 49% | |
Phosphorus | 407mg | 108mg | 43% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
Calcium | 20mg | 429mg | 41% |
Iron | 5.42mg | 2.4mg | 38% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 10.6g | 35% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.632mg | 35% |
Fats | 25.6g | 2.75g | 35% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 28% | |
Magnesium | 51mg | 156mg | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 1.356mg | 24% |
Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 4.674mg | 18% |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 0.9µg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
Calories | 410kcal | 103kcal | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.033mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.32mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 7% | |
Folate | 134µg | 112µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 597mg | 494mg | 3% |
Carbs | 11g | 19.22g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.2g | 8.62g | N/A |
Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +604.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +830.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +169.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +203% |