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Sockeye salmon vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sockeye salmon and Fireweed

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Fireweed has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 more Phosphorus +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +3844.4%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +383.6%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +51469.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +3844.4%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +383.6%
Contains more Copper +321.1%
Contains more Manganese +51469.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1764.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1764.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.356

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +462.2%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.7%
Equal in Water - 70.78
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 Protein +462.2%
Contains more Fats +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.7%
Equal in Water - 70.78

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 26.48g 4.71g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 2.75g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 156kcal 103kcal Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 11mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.52mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 36mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 305mg 108mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 92mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.55mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.076mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.013mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 35.5µg 0.9µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.033mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.137mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 4.674mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.632mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.023g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.969g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.