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Lambsquarters vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lambsquarters and Mustard Greens

  • Mustard Greens has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 61% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Mustard Greens contains 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, while Mustard Greens contains 0.063mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +161.9%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +161.9%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%

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 C +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 12370
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 12370

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 91.78
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% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +61.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.51g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 2.56g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.47g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.51g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 26kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.41g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 118mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.87mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 42mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 162mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.146mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 80mg 25.3mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.063mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.433mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
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 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.11g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.046g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lambsquarters Mustard Greens
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
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
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.

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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.