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Garlic powder vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garlic powder and Fireweed

  • Garlic powder has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Potassium, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 249% more than Garlic powder.
  • Fireweed contains 27 times less Selenium than Garlic powder. Garlic powder contains 23.9µg of Selenium, while Fireweed contains 0.9µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, garlic powder 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 Iron +135.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%
Contains more Copper +66.6%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%
Contains more Calcium +443%
Contains more Magnesium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Manganese +584.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +135.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%
Contains more Copper +66.6%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%
Contains more Calcium +443%
Contains more Magnesium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Manganese +584.8%

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 B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +138.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 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 B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +138.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +251.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.4%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Fats +276.7%
Contains more Water +997.4%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 +251.4%
Contains more Carbs +278.4%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Fats +276.7%
Contains more Water +997.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 8.62g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 4.71g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 72.73g 19.22g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 103kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Fireweed
Fiber 9g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 79mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 5.65mg 2.4mg Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 414mg 108mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 494mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 2.99mg 2.66mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.32mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 23.9µg 0.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.033mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.137mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.632mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.