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Lambsquarters vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Cassava different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher than Cassava in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 66% more than Cassava.
  • Lambsquarters contain 580 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cassava. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cassava contains 1µg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Cassava, raw types were used 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 +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +103.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +103.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%

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 +89130.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Equal in Folate - 27
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +89130.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Carbs +421.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Carbs +421.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Cassava
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 Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 4.2g 1.36g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.28g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 43kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.8g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.27mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 21mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 27mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 271mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.44mg 0.34mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.1mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.384mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 13IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 80mg 20.6mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.087mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.048mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.854mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.088mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 27µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.019mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.074g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.075g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.048g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.