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Lambsquarters vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Bell pepper?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Bell pepper in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 62% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 31 times more Calcium than Bell pepper. While Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, Bell pepper has only 10mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +2990%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +343.9%
Contains more Manganese +541%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2990%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +343.9%
Contains more Manganese +541%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93%

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 +3035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.099
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +3035.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.099

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +388.4%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +388.4%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +672.7%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.058

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.94g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.86g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.17g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.64g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 20kcal Lambsquarters
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.7g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 20mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 175mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.13mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.066mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.122mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 370IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 18µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.48mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.224mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 10µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.012mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.024mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.007mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.01mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.008g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.062g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.00099999999999999g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.