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Lambsquarters vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Chrysanthemum

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, while Chrysanthemum have more Folate, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 87% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chrysanthemum contains 116µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more IronIron +90.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5614.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +490%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.7%
Contains more OtherOther +104.8%
~equal in Water ~91.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Chrysanthemum Opinion
Calories 43kcal 24kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 3.36g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.56g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 1.4mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 0.02g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.02g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 32mg Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 117mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.2mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Fiber 4g 3g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.137mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 72mg 54mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 118mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 2320IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 116µg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.13mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.144mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.531mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.176mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 30µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Saturated Fat 0.059g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Chrysanthemum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
99%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.