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Lambsquarters vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Basil different?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Basil is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Folate.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 69% more than Basil.
  • Lambsquarters contain 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Basil. Lambsquarters contain 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, while Basil contains 0.076mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Basil, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.5%
Contains more OtherOther +126.7%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Basil Opinion
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 3.15g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.64g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 1.05g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 2.65g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 309mg 177mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 295mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.6g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.44mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 72mg 56mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 11600IU 5275IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 264µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.782mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.076mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.902mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.155mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 30µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.088g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.163mg 0.104mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.104mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.191mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.11mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.13mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.127mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.051mg Lambsquarters
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.