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Vanilla extract vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vanilla extract and fireweed

  • Vanilla extract has less manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, folate, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 281% more than vanilla extract.

Food varieties used in this article are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 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 less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.8%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2318.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2814.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +999.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3774.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2330.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 OtherOther +1264.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7750%
Contains more FatsFats +4483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.23mg 6.704mg 281%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.632mg 47%
Calcium 11mg 429mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Magnesium 12mg 156mg 34%
Iron 0.12mg 2.4mg 29%
Folate 0µg 112µg 28%
Copper 0.072mg 0.32mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 4.674mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1.356mg 26%
Zinc 0.11mg 2.66mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Phosphorus 6mg 108mg 15%
Potassium 148mg 494mg 10%
Calories 288kcal 103kcal 9%
Protein 0.06g 4.71g 9%
Fats 0.06g 2.75g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.137mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.033mg 2%
Carbs 12.65g 19.22g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 12.65g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 12.65g N/A
Saturated fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Vanilla extract
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.