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Steak vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Fireweed

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Fireweed has more Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
3
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Selenium +3433.3%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Magnesium +578.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Copper +276.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Selenium +3433.3%
Contains more Calcium +3475%
Contains more Magnesium +578.3%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Copper +276.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.4

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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
5
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14292%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Fireweed
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 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14292%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.674

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Protein +427.6%
Contains more Fats +591.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +370.4%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Fireweed
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 +427.6%
Contains more Fats +591.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +370.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 24.85g 4.71g Steak
Fats 19.02g 2.75g Steak
Carbs 0g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 271kcal 103kcal Steak
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 12mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 2.4mg
Magnesium 23mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 163mg 108mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 58mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 6.34mg 2.66mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 31.8µg 0.9µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.033mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.137mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.674mg Steak
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 6µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 8.443g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.