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Lambsquarters vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lambsquarters and Brussels sprout

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Manganese, however, Brussels sprout have more Folate, Vitamin C, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 60% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 7 times more Calcium than Brussels sprout. Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, while Brussels sprout has 42mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +635.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +635.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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 +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.9%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 85
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.9%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Equal in Water - 86
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43489.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43489.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.062

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 4.2g 3.38g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.8g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 42mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 69mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 389mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.44mg 0.42mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.337mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 11600IU 754IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 38µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 80mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.139mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.745mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.219mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.037mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.12mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.132mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.152mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.154mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.032mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.155mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.076mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.062g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.023g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.