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Lambsquarters vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Arrowroot

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Fiber, while Arrowroot have more Folate, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 87% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 580 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arrowroot contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Arrowroot, 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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
5
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5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Equal in Potassium - 454
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5050%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Equal in Potassium - 454

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
5
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3
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.4%
Contains more Folate +1026.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.266
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%
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.4%
Contains more Folate +1026.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.266

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
3
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2
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.24
Equal in Water - 80.75
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
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 4.24
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 4.2g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 43kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 4g 1.3g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 6mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 34mg 25mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 452mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 43mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.44mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.293mg 0.121mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.174mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 19IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 1.9mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.143mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.059mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.266mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.004g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.092g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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 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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.