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Lambsquarters vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Chinese cabbage

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Folate.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 40% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage has 14 times less Copper than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 0.293mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 +194.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +1295.2%
Contains more Manganese +391.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +194.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +131.6%
Contains more Copper +1295.2%
Contains more Manganese +391.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.088
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +13.1%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.18g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.5g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 2.18g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 13kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.18g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 105mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 37mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 252mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 65mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.19mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.021mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.159mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 4468IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 223µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 80mg 45mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.088mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.194mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.015mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.088mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.089mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.009mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.066mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.015g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.096g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 - $0.4)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.