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Lambsquarters vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lambsquarters and Parsnip

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Iron, however, Parsnip have more Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 70% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Parsnips, 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 Calcium +758.3%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +758.3%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.2%
Contains more Folate +123.3%
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.2%
Contains more Folate +123.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +246.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Equal in Water - 79.53
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +246.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 4.2g 1.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 43kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 309mg 36mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 29mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 71mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 375mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.44mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.293mg 0.12mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.56mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 80mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
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 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.112g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.047g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lambsquarters Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.