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Lambsquarters vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Ginger

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, and Copper in Lambsquarters are higher than in Ginger.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 83% more than Ginger.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Ginger root, 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 +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +241.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Potassium - 415
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 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +241.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Potassium - 415

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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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%
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 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Other +341.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
Equal in Water - 78.89
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% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Other +341.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
Equal in Water - 78.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.154

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 4.2g 1.82g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.75g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 43kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.6mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 72mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 415mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.44mg 0.34mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.229mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 80mg 5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.75mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 11µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.012mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.051mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.013mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.045mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.073mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.03mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.203g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.154g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.