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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 covers 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1063.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 7% 90%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~7.34g
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
24% 20% 56%
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.
Lambsquarters Scallion
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 Scallion Opinion
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.83g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.19g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 18.8mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 4.74g Scallion
Carbs 7.3g 7.34g Scallion
Magnesium 34mg 20mg Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 276mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.6g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.083mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.39mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 37mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 11600IU 997IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 50µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.782mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.055mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.08mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.525mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.061mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 30µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.027g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.074g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.072mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.077mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.109mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.091mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.059mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.081mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.032mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.