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Arrowroot vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Arrowroot and Lambsquarters

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, and Iron, while Lambsquarters has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 87% higher.
  • Lambsquarters contain 11 times less Folate than Arrowroot. Arrowroot contains 338µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters contain 30µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Lambsquarters, 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 Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 452

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.4%
Contains more Folate +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
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 B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.4%
Contains more Folate +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.2
Equal in Water - 84.3
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.2
Equal in Water - 84.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3.3g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 4.2g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 13.39g 7.3g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 43kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 6mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 2.22mg 1.2mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 98mg 72mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 452mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 43mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.63mg 0.44mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.121mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.174mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 19IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 1.9mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 1.2mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.092mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 338µg 30µg Arrowroot
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 0.039g 0.059g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.351g Lambsquarters

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Arrowroot Lambsquarters
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
35%
Arrowroot
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.