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Broccoli vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Lambsquarters

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Lambsquarters has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Lambsquarters is 61% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Broccoli. Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, while Lambsquarters have 0.092mg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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 less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +557.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Calcium +557.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Copper +498%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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 C +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +1762%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 C +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +522.8%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +1762%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.9%
Contains more Fats +116.2%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 84.3
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +48.9%
Contains more Fats +116.2%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
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 +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +823.7%
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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 +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +823.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.3g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.37g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 6.64g 7.3g Lambsquarters
Calories 34kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2.6g 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 47mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 0.73mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 21mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 66mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 316mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 33mg 43mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.049mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.21mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 80mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.092mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 63µg 30µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.088mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.129mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.135mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.038mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.125mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.059mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.059g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.