Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Fireweed Leaves VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Fireweed Leaves	16%	21%	63%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Fireweed Leaves	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.03% 146kcal	3.08% 89.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4% 3.9g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.16% 0.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	1.4% 0.023g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.37% 0.062g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	21% 27.2g	17% 22g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	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	39.5% 15g	16.8% 6.38g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12% 6.68g	3.3% 1.84g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Fireweed Leaves	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	28.3% 255μg	2.05% 18.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.9% 0.047mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15% 0.19mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	41.4% 6.63mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	38.6% 1.93mg	9.36% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	69% 0.9mg	10% 0.13mg	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	39.7% 159μg	10.6% 42.5μg	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	3.46% 3.1mg	112% 101mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Fireweed Leaves	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	61% 608mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	50.4% 0.45mg	8.98% 0.081mg	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	42.5% 3.4mg	14% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	52.6% 221mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	413% 9.5mg	NA	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	22% 153mg	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.6% 700mg	8.17% 278mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.2% 48mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	34.3% 3.77mg	1.4% 0.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.7% 100g	3.15% 117g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Fireweed Leaves VS Oranges with Peel per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Fireweed Leaves versus 5 oz of Oranges with Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Fireweed Leaves vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Fireweed Leaves have 13.8 times more Vitamin A, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 9.3 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B5, 6.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 3 times more Vitamin B1 and 32.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Fireweed Leaves.
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Fireweed Leaves as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Fireweed Leaves vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Fireweed Leaves have 6.1 times more Calcium, 5.6 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 11.1 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.5 times more Potassium, 17 times more Sodium and 24.2 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Fireweed Leaves as well as Raw Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Fireweed Leaves have 1.6 times more Energy, 9.2 times more Fat, 1.2 times more Carbohydrate, 2.4 times more Fiber and 3.6 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .