Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) and amaranth leaves
- Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) has more manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, amaranth leaves are richer in vitamin C, iron, and copper.
- Amaranth leaves cover your daily vitamin C needs 43% more than lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians).
- Amaranth leaves have 3 times less Magnesium than lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians). Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) has 164mg of Magnesium, while amaranth leaves have 55mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) and Amaranth leaves, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +198.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +783.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.06 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.47 g
Water:
85.02 g
Other:
3.29 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.3% |
~equal in
Water
~91.69g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 48kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 4.06g | 2.46g |
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| Fats | 0.16g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 43.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.27g | 4.02g |
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| Carbs | 7.47g | 4.02g |
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| Magnesium | 164mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 349mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 1070mg | 611mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.32mg |
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| Fiber | 5.2g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.162mg |
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| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3882IU | 2917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 194µg | 146µg |
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| Manganese | 1.56mg | 0.885mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.623mg | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Folate | 85µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
30%
257%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
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 ($)
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.