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Agar vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Agar and Lambsquarters?

  • Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Calcium, yet Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 253% more.
  • Agar has 33 times more Vitamin B5 than Lambsquarters. While Agar has 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, Lambsquarters have only 0.092mg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Lambsquarters, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +102.3%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2164.7%
Contains more Potassium +148.9%
Contains more Zinc +1218.2%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +449.9%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Calcium +102.3%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2164.7%
Contains more Potassium +148.9%
Contains more Zinc +1218.2%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +449.9%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%

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.
Agar
5
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +3180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.274
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Folate +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1007.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Water +871.2%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1007.9%
Contains more Other +15.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Water +871.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.059
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.059

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 3.3g Agar
Protein 6.21g 4.2g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 80.88g 7.3g Agar
Calories 306kcal 43kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Lambsquarters
Fiber 7.7g 4g Agar
Calcium 625mg 309mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 1.2mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 34mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 1125mg 452mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 5.8mg 0.44mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.293mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.782mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.9µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.092mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.274mg Agar
Folate 580µg 30µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Agar Lambsquarters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
75%
Agar
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.