Lambsquarters vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lambsquarters and fireweed different?
- Lambsquarters are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, fireweed is richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 257% higher.
- Lambsquarters contain 36 times more vitamin C than fireweed. While lambsquarters contain 80mg of vitamin C, fireweed contains only 2.2mg.
Lambsquarters, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +358.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +504.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +757.3% |
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 | +3536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1373.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.3% |
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:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.782mg | 6.704mg | 257% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 2.2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 180µg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 156mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.632mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 10.6g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 1.356mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.137mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 4.674mg | 22% |
| Folate | 30µg | 112µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 2.66mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 429mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.033mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 108mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 19.22g | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 103kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.2g | 4.71g | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 494mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sodium | 43mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.