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Lambsquarters vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Kale different?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium, while Kale is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 43% more than Kale.
  • Lambsquarters contain 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Kale. Lambsquarters contain 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, while Kale contains 0.07mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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 Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +98.2%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +98.2%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Kale
Contains more Vitamin C +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.6%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
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 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.6%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Equal in Water - 91.2
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% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Other +290.8%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Kale Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.63g Kale
Protein 4.2g 1.9g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.4g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 5.63g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 28kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.25g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.9mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 28mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 228mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 23mg Kale
Zinc 0.44mg 0.24mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.156mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.416mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 11600IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 80mg 41mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.138mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 13µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.114mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.133mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.114mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.018mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.097mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.104mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.052g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.03g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.193g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Kale
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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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 ($)

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.