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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, 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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 31% 58% 3.8% 34% 4.4% 5.1% 0.91% 36% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 105% 3% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 1.9% 22% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +976.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.2%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Lambsquarters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Butterbur
94%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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.