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Shortbread vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shortbread and fireweed?

  • Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, yet fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 274% more.
  • Shortbread has 11 times more vitamin B1 than fireweed. While shortbread has 0.353mg of vitamin B1, fireweed has only 0.033mg.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 IronIron +24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1014.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +461.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1605.9%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +790.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +14%
Contains more FatsFats +853.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1866.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.393mg 6.704mg 274%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.632mg 43%
Calcium 13mg 429mg 42%
Fiber 1.3g 10.6g 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Fats 26.22g 2.75g 36%
Magnesium 14mg 156mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.033mg 27%
Copper 0.09mg 0.32mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.356mg 21%
Calories 514kcal 103kcal 21%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.66mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Carbs 63.78g 19.22g 15%
Sodium 353mg 34mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.137mg 14%
Potassium 88mg 494mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.9µg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.674mg 9%
Folate 81µg 112µg 8%
Iron 2.98mg 2.4mg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 108mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 4.71g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.