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Lambsquarters vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Drumstick tree

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Drumstick tree have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 68% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 145 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree has 4µg.

Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Drumstick pods, 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.
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Copper +248.8%
Contains more Manganese +201.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Equal in Potassium - 461
Equal in Sodium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Copper +248.8%
Contains more Manganese +201.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +32.4%
Equal in Potassium - 461
Equal in Sodium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +763%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +763%
Contains more Folate +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +250.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Equal in Water - 88.2
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +250.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 4.2g 2.1g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 30mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.36mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 72mg 50mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 43mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.44mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.293mg 0.084mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.259mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 74IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 4µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.62mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.12mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 44µg Drumstick tree
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
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.102g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.003g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Drumstick tree
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
20%
Drumstick tree

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 contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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 ($)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.