Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Almond paste VS Fireweed Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Fireweed Leaves	16%	21%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	71.6% 2077kcal	16% 467kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	130% 126g	13% 12.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.3% 12g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	56.4% 0.9g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	149% 25.3g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	167% 217g	67% 87g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	227% 164g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	57.3% 21.8g	127% 48g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73% 41g	38% 21.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	91% 816μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	31% 0.37mg	12.5% 0.15mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	144% 1.88mg	48% 0.62mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	40.3% 6.45mg	133% 21.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	123% 6.17mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.6% 0.16mg	221% 2.87mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	82.8% 331μg	127% 508μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.5% 0.45mg	11% 9.98mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	409% 61.4mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	78% 780mg	195% 1946mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	229% 2.06mg	161% 1.45mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	91% 7.26mg	136% 11mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	140% 590mg	168% 708mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	169% 3.9mg	1322% 30.4mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	167% 1170mg	70% 490mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42% 1424mg	66% 2241mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	7.42% 4.1μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.72% 41mg	10.3% 154mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	61% 6.7mg	110% 12mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.73% 64g	8.68% 321g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Fireweed Leaves per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Almond paste versus 1 lb of Fireweed Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Almond paste vs Fireweed Leaves:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 2.5 times more Vitamin B1 and 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Fireweed Leaves.
• While 1 lb of Raw Fireweed Leaves contains more Vitamin A, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 12 times more Vitamin B5, 17.6 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 22 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Almond paste as well as Raw Fireweed Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Almond paste vs Fireweed Leaves:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.4 times more Copper, 2.4 times more Phosphorus and 4.7 times more Selenium than Fireweed Leaves.
• While 1 lb of Raw Fireweed Leaves contains 2.5 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Iron, 7.8 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Potassium, 3.8 times more Sodium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Fireweed Leaves contain similar levels of Magnesium per one pound.
• 1 pound of Fireweed Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 4.4 times more Energy, 10.1 times more Fat, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate and 1.9 times more Protein than Fireweed Leaves.
• While 1 lb of Raw Fireweed Leaves contains 2.2 times more Fiber than Almond paste.