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Potato salad vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato salad and fireweed different?

  • Fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, folate, vitamin B3, and copper than potato salad.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 287% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.5%
Contains more IronIron +269.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +758.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6537.6%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 FatsFats +198.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%
~equal in Water ~70.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.101mg 6.704mg 287%
Calcium 19mg 429mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.632mg 38%
Fiber 1.3g 10.6g 37%
Magnesium 15mg 156mg 34%
Folate 7µg 112µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.674mg 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 529mg 34mg 22%
Iron 0.65mg 2.4mg 22%
Copper 0.118mg 0.32mg 22%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.66mg 21%
Vitamin A 32µg 180µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.356mg 16%
Vitamin C 10mg 2.2mg 9%
Phosphorus 52mg 108mg 8%
Fats 8.2g 2.75g 8%
Potassium 254mg 494mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.9µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.137mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 6%
Saturated fat 1.429g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.033mg 4%
Protein 2.68g 4.71g 4%
Carbs 11.17g 19.22g 3%
Calories 143kcal 103kcal 2%
Net carbs 9.87g 8.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Potato salad
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.