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Lambsquarters vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Nopales?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Nopales in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 25 times more Vitamin A RAE than Nopales. While Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, Nopales have only 23µg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Nopales, 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 Calcium +88.4%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +463.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Calcium +88.4%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +463.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%

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 +2438.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +760.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +973.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.5%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +760.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +973.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Fats +788.9%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Contains more Other +198.2%
Contains more Water +11.6%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Fats +788.9%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Contains more Other +198.2%
Contains more Water +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.13g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.32g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.09g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.33g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 16kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.15g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 164mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 72mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 257mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.44mg 0.25mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.052mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.457mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 457IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 23µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 9.3mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.012mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.41mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 3µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.014mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.077mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.059mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.015mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.059mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.018g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.05g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.