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Lambsquarters vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Green bean?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Green bean in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 18 times more Vitamin A RAE than Green bean. While Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, Green bean has only 32µg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +414%
Contains more Manganese +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +602.3%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Potassium +209.6%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +414%
Contains more Manganese +174.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1732.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Equal in Folate - 33
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1732.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +365.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.88
Equal in Water - 89.22
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +122.2%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +365.8%
Equal in Carbs - 7.88
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.064
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.064

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 4.68g Green bean
Protein 4.2g 1.89g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.28g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 7.88g Green bean
Calories 43kcal 35kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 3.63g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 44mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.65mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 29mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 146mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.44mg 0.25mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.285mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 633IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 32µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 80mg 9.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.097mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.614mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.056mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.082mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.069mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.091mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.069mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.093mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.064g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.011g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.145g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Green bean
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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.