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Ladyfinger vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ladyfinger and Fireweed different?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 281% more than Ladyfinger.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind and Fireweed, leaves, raw types were 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.
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Calcium +812.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Potassium +337.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +2693.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Calcium +812.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Potassium +337.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +236.8%
Contains more Manganese +2693.3%

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 +760.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
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 +760.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418%
Contains more Folate +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.1%
Contains more Fats +230.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.6%
Contains more Water +263%
Contains more Other +130.9%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 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 Protein +125.1%
Contains more Fats +230.9%
Contains more Carbs +210.6%
Contains more Water +263%
Contains more Other +130.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 8.62g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 4.71g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 2.75g Ladyfinger
Carbs 59.7g 19.22g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 103kcal Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 47mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 3.58mg 2.4mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 173mg 108mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 147mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.14mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.095mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.24mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 556IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.033mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.137mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 77µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 3.022g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ladyfinger Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Ladyfinger
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.