Lambsquarters vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lambsquarters and drumstick leaves?
- Lambsquarters are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, calcium, and fiber, yet drumstick leaves are richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 81% higher.
- Lambsquarters have 3 times more copper than drumstick leaves. Lambsquarters have 0.293mg of copper, while drumstick leaves have 0.105mg.
We used Lambsquarters, raw and Drumstick leaves, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +67% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.4% |
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Water
~78.66g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 1.2mg | 71% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 4mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 51.7mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 378µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.105mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.66mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.782mg | 1.063mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 185mg | 12% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 9.4g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.257mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 112mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 2.22mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 337mg | 3% |
| Folate | 30µg | 40µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 64kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 8.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 6.28g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
55%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.