Brussels sprouts vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and lambsquarters
- Brussels sprouts have more folate, vitamin C, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lambsquarters have more vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, and manganese.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 217% more.
- Brussels sprouts have 436 times more polyunsaturated fat than lambsquarters. Brussels sprouts have 153g of polyunsaturated fat, while lambsquarters have 0.351g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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 IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +635.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +318.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.2% |
~equal in
Water
~84.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43489.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +552.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.059g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.351g | 1018% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 580µg | 60% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 309mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.44mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.293mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.782mg | 19% |
| Folate | 61µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.092mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.274mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.38g | 4.2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 452mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
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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
73%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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.