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Triticale vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Triticale and Fireweed

  • Triticale is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 152% higher.
  • Triticale contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. Triticale contains 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed contains 0.033mg.

Food types used in this article are Triticale 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
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 CopperCopper +42.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1059.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.4mg

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% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
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% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.356mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 +177.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +573.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Fireweed Opinion
Calories 336kcal 103kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 4.71g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 2.75g Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 72.13g 8.62g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 19.22g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 37mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 332mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 2.57mg 2.4mg Triticale
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.457mg 0.32mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 2.66mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 108mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 34mg Triticale
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.033mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 73µg 112µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.366g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
27%
Triticale
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.