Pumpkin leaves vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkin leaves and fireweed
- Pumpkin leaves have more vitamin C; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, and folate.
- Fireweed covers your daily need for manganese, 276% more than pumpkin leaves.
- Pumpkin leaves have 5 times more vitamin C than fireweed. While pumpkin leaves have 11mg of vitamin C, fireweed has only 2.2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin leaves, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +310.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1230% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1788.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +408% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +587.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +724.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.355mg | 6.704mg | 276% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 429mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.207mg | 0.632mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 156mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.042mg | 1.356mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 4.674mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.66mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.32mg | 21% |
| Folate | 36µg | 112µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 180µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.33g | 19.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 103kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 2.75g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.71g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 494mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.128mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.207g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.33g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% |
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
17%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()