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Lambsquarters vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Winter squash different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher than Winter squash in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 78% more than Winter squash.
  • Lambsquarters contain 14 times more Calcium than Winter squash. Lambsquarters contain 309mg of Calcium, while Winter squash contains 22mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt types were used in this article.

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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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
9
:
1
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Calcium +1304.5%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +257.3%
Contains more Manganese +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1304.5%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +257.3%
Contains more Manganese +318.2%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
:
3
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.3%
Lambsquarters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Protein +371.9%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +371.9%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
:
0
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.8%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 6.05g Winter squash
Protein 4.2g 0.89g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.35g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 8.85g Winter squash
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 3.3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.8g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 22mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 241mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.082mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.187mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 5223IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 261µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.12mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 80mg 9.6mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.016mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.067mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.495mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.234mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.161mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 20µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 4.4µg Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.013mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.033mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.072g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.026g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.147g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Winter squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
101%
Lambsquarters
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.