Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) and drumstick leaves different?
- Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) is richer in magnesium, potassium, manganese, calcium, and fiber, while drumstick leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Drumstick leaves cover your daily need for vitamin A, 112% more than lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians).
- Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) contains 4 times more magnesium than drumstick leaves. Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) contains 163mg of magnesium, while drumstick leaves contain 42mg.
Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) and Drumstick leaves, 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 | +288.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +244.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +786.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 346.6µg | 289% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 1.2mg | 78% |
Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 57% | |
Iron | 1.16mg | 4mg | 36% |
Vitamin A | 98µg | 378µg | 31% |
Magnesium | 163mg | 42mg | 29% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.66mg | 28% |
Potassium | 1270mg | 337mg | 27% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.257mg | 19% |
Manganese | 1.49mg | 1.063mg | 19% |
Calcium | 366mg | 185mg | 18% |
Fiber | 6.3g | 2g | 17% |
Protein | 4.21g | 9.4g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.79mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 63mg | 112mg | 7% |
Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.12mg | 0.105mg | 2% |
Fats | 0.28g | 1.4g | 2% |
Folate | 48µg | 40µg | 2% |
Calories | 47kcal | 64kcal | 1% |
Zinc | 0.72mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.66g | 6.28g | N/A |
Carbs | 6.96g | 8.28g | 0% |
Sodium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.791mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.21 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
6.96 g
Water:
85.23 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
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Water
~78.66g