Rye vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rye and Fireweed?
- Rye is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Folate, and Magnesium.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 179% more.
- Rye has 15 times more Selenium than Fireweed. While Rye has 13.9µg of Selenium, Fireweed has only 0.9µg.
We used Rye grain 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1444.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1687.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +857.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +567.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 338kcal | 103kcal |
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| Protein | 10.34g | 4.71g |
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| Fats | 1.63g | 2.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 60.76g | 8.62g |
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| Carbs | 75.86g | 19.22g |
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| Magnesium | 110mg | 156mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 429mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 494mg |
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| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.98g |
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| Fiber | 15.1g | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 2.65mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 332mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 34mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 3598IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 180µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 6.704mg |
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| Selenium | 13.9µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 4.674mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 1.356mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.632mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 112µg |
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| Choline | 30.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.208g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.208mg |
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| Leucine | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.286mg |
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| Methionine | 0.153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.317mg |
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| Histidine | 0.189mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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
35%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.