Lambsquarters vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lambsquarters and lettuce?
- Lambsquarters are richer than lettuce in vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% more.
- Lambsquarters have 10 times more copper than lettuce. While lambsquarters have 0.293mg of copper, lettuce has only 0.029mg.
We used Lambsquarters, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types 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 | +161.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +758.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +910.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +769.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +431.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 9.2mg | 79% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.029mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 36mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.782mg | 0.25mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 370µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 1.36g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.375mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.082g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.022mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters 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 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.