Cardoon vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cardoon and Lambsquarters?
- Cardoon is richer in Folate, yet Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 87% higher.
- Cardoon has 2 times more Folate than Lambsquarters. Cardoon has 68µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters have 30µg.
We used Cardoon, raw and Lambsquarters, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +267.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.07 g
Water:
94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +733.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +756.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 0.7g | 4.2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 80mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.47g | 3.3g |
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| Carbs | 4.07g | 7.3g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.2mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.293mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 11600IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 580µg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.782mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.274mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 30µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.059g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.351g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg |
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| 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
9%
94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
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 ($)