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Shark raw vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shark raw and Fireweed

  • Shark raw has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Shark raw.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3955.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1161.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.8%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +869.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44593.3%

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 0% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1444.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58%
Contains more FolateFolate +3633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 ProteinProtein +345.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%
~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.
Shark raw Fireweed
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shark raw Fireweed Opinion
Calories 130kcal 103kcal Shark raw
Protein 20.98g 4.71g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 2.75g Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Fireweed
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 34mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 160mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 0.84mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.033mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.43mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 210mg 108mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 34mg Fireweed
Vitamin A 233IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 36.5µg 0.9µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.033mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 112µg Fireweed
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.