Peppermint vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peppermint and Fireweed different?
- Peppermint is higher in Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 240% higher.
- Peppermint contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. While Peppermint contains 31.8mg of Vitamin C, Fireweed contains only 2.2mg.
Peppermint, fresh 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.
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Iron
+111.7%
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Potassium
+15.2%
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Calcium
+76.5%
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Magnesium
+95%
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Phosphorus
+47.9%
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Zinc
+139.6%
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Manganese
+470.1%
Equal in Sodium - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.32
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Iron
+111.7%
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Potassium
+15.2%
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Calcium
+76.5%
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Magnesium
+95%
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Phosphorus
+47.9%
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Zinc
+139.6%
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Manganese
+470.1%
Equal in Sodium - 34
Equal in Copper - 0.32
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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Vitamin A
+18.1%
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Vitamin C
+1345.5%
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Vitamin B1
+148.5%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B3
+174%
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Vitamin B5
+301.2%
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Vitamin B6
+389.9%
Equal in Folate - 112
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Vitamin A
+18.1%
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Vitamin C
+1345.5%
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Vitamin B1
+148.5%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B3
+174%
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Vitamin B5
+301.2%
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Vitamin B6
+389.9%
Equal in Folate - 112
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+11.1%
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Protein
+25.6%
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Fats
+192.6%
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Carbs
+29.1%
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+43.5%
Equal in Water - 70.78
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
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1.77 g
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4.71 g
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2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
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70.78 g
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2.54 g
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Water
+11.1%
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+25.6%
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+192.6%
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+29.1%
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+43.5%
Equal in Water - 70.78
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.89g | 8.62g |
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| Protein | 3.75g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 0.94g | 2.75g |
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| Carbs | 14.89g | 19.22g |
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| Calories | 70kcal | 103kcal |
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| Fiber | 8g | 10.6g |
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| Calcium | 243mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 5.08mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 156mg |
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| Phosphorus | 73mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 569mg | 494mg |
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| Sodium | 31mg | 34mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 212µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.632mg |
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| Folate | 114µg | 112µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
51%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.