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Muffin vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Fireweed different?

  • Fireweed has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE than Muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 272% higher.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Fireweed, leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
8
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1460%
Contains more Potassium +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +1393.1%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +811.1%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1460%
Contains more Potassium +308.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +618.9%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +1393.1%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4828.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Fireweed
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4828.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Fats +484.4%
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +183.6%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.71
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Fireweed
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 +484.4%
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +183.6%
Contains more Other +71.6%
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.
Muffin 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 Muffin Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 8.62g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 16.07g 2.75g Muffin
Carbs 53g 19.22g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 103kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Fireweed
Fiber 1.1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 44mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 1.3mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 10mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 146mg 108mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 336mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.37mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.06mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.449mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.033mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.137mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 48µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 2.844g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.