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Lambsquarters vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Parsley

  • Lambsquarters have more Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Parsley have more Iron, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Parsley contains 5 times less Manganese than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 0.782mg of Manganese, while Parsley contains 0.16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +388.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more IronIron +416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.2%

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.
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 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +334.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.313mg
~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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.79g
~equal in Water ~87.71g

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% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Parsley Opinion
Calories 43kcal 36kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 2.97g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.79g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 133mg Parsley
Net carbs 3.3g 3.03g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 6.33g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 50mg Parsley
Calcium 309mg 138mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 554mg Parsley
Iron 1.2mg 6.2mg Parsley
Sugar 0.85g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.3g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.149mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 1.07mg Parsley
Phosphorus 72mg 58mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 56mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 8424IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 421µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Manganese 0.782mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.086mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Folate 30µg 152µg Parsley
Choline 12.8mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.132g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.124g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.163mg 0.122mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.118mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.204mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.181mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.145mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.172mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.061mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Parsley
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
408%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
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 - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.