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Lambsquarters vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Butterbur

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in Lambsquarters are higher than in Butterbur.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 64% more than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur has 22 times less Vitamin B2 than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, while Butterbur has 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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
7
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +184.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
8
:
0
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin A +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23100%
Contains more Vitamin C +154%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Water +12.1%
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
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +976.9%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 4.2g 0.39g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.04g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.61g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 14kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 103mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.1mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 14mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 12mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 43mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.44mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.103mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 11600IU 50IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 3µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 31.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.032mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.096mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 10µg Lambsquarters
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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

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?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.