Lambsquarters vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lambsquarters and scallion
- Lambsquarters have more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, scallion is higher in folate.
- Lambsquarters cover your daily vitamin C needs 68% more than scallion.
- Scallion contains 12 times less vitamin A than lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of vitamin A, while scallion contains 50µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +329.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +388.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
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 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.3% |
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:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319.8% |
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Carbs
~7.34g
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Water
~89.83g
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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +455.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 18.8mg | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 50µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.782mg | 0.16mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 72mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.083mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Folate | 30µg | 64µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 276mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 1.83g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.525mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 7.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.032mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.