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Lime vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lime and Fireweed

  • Lime is richer in Vitamin C, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 291% higher.
  • Lime contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. Lime contains 29.1mg of Vitamin C, while Fireweed contains 2.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Limes, 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.
Lime
1
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Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +384.3%
Contains more Zinc +2318.2%
Contains more Copper +392.3%
Contains more Manganese +83700%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +384.3%
Contains more Zinc +2318.2%
Contains more Copper +392.3%
Contains more Manganese +83700%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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.
Lime
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +1222.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7096%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1369.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
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 +1222.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7096%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1369.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
1
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Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +572.9%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +746.7%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 Water +24.7%
Contains more Protein +572.9%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +746.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 0.7g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.2g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 10.54g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 30kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Sugar 1.69g Fireweed
Fiber 2.8g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 33mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.6mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 6mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 102mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 2mg 34mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.065mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.008mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 50IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 2.2mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 8µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lime 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
13%
Lime
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.