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Butterbur vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterbur and Lambsquarters

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in Lambsquarters are higher than in Butterbur.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 64% more than Butterbur.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Butterbur
Butterbur
2
:
7
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Butterbur
Butterbur
0
:
8
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Vitamin A +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterbur
Butterbur
1
:
4
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
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
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +132.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 3.3g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.04g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 3.61g 7.3g Lambsquarters
Calories 14kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 103mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 0.1mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 14mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 12mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 655mg 452mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 43mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.103mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.274mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 50IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 31.5mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 10µg 30µg Lambsquarters
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 0.059g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

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 Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.