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, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.21mg | 6.704mg | 152% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 429mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.632mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 108mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.033mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.43mg | 4.674mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 72.13g | 19.22g | 18% |
| Protein | 13.05g | 4.71g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.457mg | 0.32mg | 15% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 103kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 73µg | 112µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.45mg | 2.66mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.913g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 332mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.57mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.323mg | 1.356mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.09g | 2.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72.13g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.911mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.609mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.311mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.