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Tonic water vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tonic water and Fireweed

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B5 in Fireweed is higher than in Tonic water.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Tonic water.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
9
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +42800%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +5233.3%
Contains more Manganese +670300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +42800%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +5233.3%
Contains more Manganese +670300%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
2
:
8
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Tonic water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
4
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +118.4%
Contains more Other +2440%
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +118.4%
Contains more Other +2440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 8.62g Tonic water
Protein 0g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 8.8g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 34kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Sugar 8.8g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 1mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.01mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 0mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 0mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 0mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 12mg 34mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.1mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.006mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.001mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 0µg 112µg Fireweed

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Tonic water 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
0%
Tonic water
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.