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Meatball vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between meatball and fireweed?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, and phosphorus, yet fireweed is higher in vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 75% more.
  • The amount of sodium in fireweed is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +120.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1616%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2742.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +345.9%
Contains more FatsFats +227.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 6.704mg 291%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.033mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Copper 0.706mg 0.32mg 43%
Calcium 25mg 429mg 40%
Phosphorus 344mg 108mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.632mg 33%
Magnesium 18mg 156mg 33%
Protein 21g 4.71g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 31%
Fiber 4.6g 10.6g 24%
Sodium 550mg 34mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.356mg 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.674mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Fats 9g 2.75g 10%
Potassium 180mg 494mg 9%
Folate 78µg 112µg 9%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.66mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.137mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.425g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 5%
Calories 197kcal 103kcal 5%
Carbs 8g 19.22g 4%
Iron 2.16mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Net carbs 3.4g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.