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Lambsquarters vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lambsquarters and Chicory

  • Chicory has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 86% more than Chicory.
  • Chicory contains 580 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicory contains 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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
9
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +682%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +682%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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
6
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +23.3%
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%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Folate +23.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Other +608.3%
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
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Other +608.3%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
:
1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 0.9g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.9g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.1g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.24mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 26mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 211mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.44mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.051mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.1mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 29IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 2.8mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.062mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.145mg Chicory
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 37µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.016mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.054mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.005mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.022mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.015mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.002g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.044g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
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 cheaper?
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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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.