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Edamame vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edamame and Lambsquarters?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 82% higher.
  • Edamame has 10 times more Folate than Lambsquarters. Edamame has 311µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters have 30µg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Contains more Calcium +390.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.9%
Contains more Calcium +390.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 452

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.3%
Contains more Folate +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3792.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.3%
Contains more Folate +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3792.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183.6%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +181%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 Protein +183.6%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +181%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +754.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +754.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 3.3g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 4.2g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.8g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 7.3g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 43kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Lambsquarters
Fiber 5.2g 4g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 2.27mg 1.2mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 34mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 72mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 6mg 43mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.44mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.293mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.782mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 298IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.16mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.092mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 311µg 30µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.038mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.163mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.253mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.35mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.354mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.049mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.166mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.226mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.116mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.15g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.351g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.