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Lambsquarters vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lambsquarters and Hearts of palm

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 80% more than Hearts of palm.
  • Lambsquarters have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 +432.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +160.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +432.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +160.8%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +912.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +30%
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% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +912.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Folate +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.2
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.22g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 2.52g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.62g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.62g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 58mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 34mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 72mg 65mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 177mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 426mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.293mg 0.133mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 7.9mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.437mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.022mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.097mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.101mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.169mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.091mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.114mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.055mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.13g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.103g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.202g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Hearts of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
101%
Lambsquarters
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.