Lambsquarters vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lambsquarters and dill different?
- Lambsquarters are higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, dill is richer in iron, folate, manganese, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lambsquarters is 78% higher.
- Lambsquarters contain 3 times more vitamin B1 than dill. While lambsquarters contain 0.16mg of vitamin B1, dill contains only 0.058mg.
Lambsquarters, raw and Dill weed, fresh are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +449.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +331.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
3.46 g
Fats:
1.12 g
Carbs:
7.02 g
Water:
85.95 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.02g
~equal in
Water
~85.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.095 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +434.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.06g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 6.59mg | 67% |
| Folate | 30µg | 150µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 386µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.782mg | 1.264mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.146mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.296mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 208mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.058mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 738mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.185mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.91mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.802g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.095g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.57mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 7.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 4.92g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
55%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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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