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Lambsquarters vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Kanpyo

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, while Kanpyo have more Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Kanpyo contains 10 times less Vitamin B2 than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, while Kanpyo contains 0.044mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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 +10.4%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +267.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Zinc +1231.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 280
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 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +267.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Zinc +1231.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 280

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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Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +103.3%
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +39900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +103.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +322.1%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +790.8%
Contains more Other +72.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +322.1%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Carbs +790.8%
Contains more Other +72.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 4.2g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.8g 0.56g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 43kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 4g 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 309mg 280mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 34mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 72mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 452mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 43mg 15mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.44mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.293mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.782mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 30µg 61µg Kanpyo
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.045g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.103g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.244g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lambsquarters Kanpyo
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
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.