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Lambsquarters vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Endive?

  • Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Endive is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 82% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Endive. While Lambsquarters have 0.274mg of Vitamin B6, Endive has only 0.02mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Endive, raw types 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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
8
:
2
Endive
Endive
Contains more Calcium +494.2%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.5%
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Calcium +494.2%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.5%

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
6
:
4
Endive
Endive
Contains more Vitamin A +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +878.3%
Contains more Folate +373.3%
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%
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin A +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +878.3%
Contains more Folate +373.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Endive
Endive
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +141.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%
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
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +141.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
:
1
Endive
Endive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Endive Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 0.25g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.25g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.35g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 0.25g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 52mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.83mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 15mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 28mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 314mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 22mg Endive
Zinc 0.44mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.293mg 0.099mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.42mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 2167IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 108µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 80mg 6.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.08mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.005mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.072mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.063mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.014mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.063mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.004g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.087g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.