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Lambsquarters vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Daikon

  • Daikon contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber than Lambsquarters.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 64% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Radishes, oriental, 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
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Calcium +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1957.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213%
Contains more Potassium +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +193.3%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +1957.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%

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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
:
3
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Equal in Folate - 28
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%
Daikon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Equal in Folate - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +486.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%
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
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Carbs +78%
Contains more Other +486.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
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1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +782.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.5g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.6g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.1g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.1g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 18kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 2.5g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.6g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 27mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 23mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 227mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 0.44mg 0.15mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.115mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 22mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.138mg Daikon
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.046mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 28µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.003mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.031mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.03mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.006mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.017g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.045g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Daikon
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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 - $0.2)
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?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.