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Lambsquarters vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Amaranth leaves?

  • Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, yet Amaranth leaves are higher in Iron, and Folate.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 48% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth leaves. While Lambsquarters have 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth leaves have only 0.027mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Amaranth leaves, raw types 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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Copper +80.9%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Calcium +43.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Copper +80.9%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Lambsquarters
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%
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Fats +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
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0
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.8%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 4.2g 2.46g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.33g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.02g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 215mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 34mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 72mg 50mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 43mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.44mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.293mg 0.162mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 11600IU 2917IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 146µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 43.3mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.158mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.658mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.064mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.192mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.031mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.099mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.119mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.195mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.127mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.133mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.137mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.052mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.091g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.076g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.147g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Amaranth leaves
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
101%
Lambsquarters
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.