Wheat vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat and fireweed
- Wheat is richer in selenium, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, folate, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 247% higher.
- Wheat contains 35 times more selenium than fireweed. Wheat contains 31.9µg of selenium, while fireweed contains 0.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550.9% |
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 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +802.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +918.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.5% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 6.704mg | 247% |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.632mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 429mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 156mg | 26% |
| Folate | 11µg | 112µg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 10.6g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 4.674mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.32mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 494mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 2.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.137mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 2.66mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 108mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 19.22g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.71g | 4.71g | 2% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 103kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 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?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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)