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Lambsquarters vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lambsquarters and Chayote

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 80% more than Chayote.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lambsquarters, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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 +1717.6%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +261.6%
Contains more Copper +138.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1717.6%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +261.6%
Contains more Copper +138.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +939%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +210%
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 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +939%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +210%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +412.2%
Contains more Fats +515.4%
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%
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: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +412.2%
Contains more Fats +515.4%
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.81g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.82g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.13g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.51g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.66g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.7g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 12mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 125mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.44mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.293mg 0.123mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.189mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 80mg 7.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.029mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.47mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.076mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.077mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.001mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.047mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.063mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.015mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.01g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.057g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.