Corn grain vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grain and lambsquarters different?
- Corn grain is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1, while lambsquarters are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Lambsquarters cover your daily need for vitamin C, 89% more than corn grain.
- Corn grain contains 17 times more selenium than lambsquarters. Corn grain contains 15.5µg of selenium, while lambsquarters contain 0.9µg.
Corn grain, yellow and Lambsquarters, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +273.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +402.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4314.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +492.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +917.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +712.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +734% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +516.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80mg | 89% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 580µg | 63% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 309mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 0.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.274mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 7.3g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 34mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 72mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.16mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.44mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 0.44mg | 16% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 43kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 1.2mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 4g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 0.782mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.351g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.092mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 0.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 452mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 0.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 0.059g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.293mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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