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Lambsquarters vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Peppermint different?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Peppermint is higher in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Peppermint.
  • Lambsquarters contain 3 times more Vitamin A than Peppermint. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A, while Peppermint contains 212µg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Peppermint, fresh types were used 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.
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +323.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~73mg

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Peppermint Opinion
Calories 43kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Protein 4.2g 3.75g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.94g Peppermint
Vitamin C 80mg 31.8mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 6.89g Peppermint
Carbs 7.3g 14.89g Peppermint
Magnesium 34mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 309mg 243mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 1.2mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 4g 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.293mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.44mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 72mg 73mg Peppermint
Sodium 43mg 31mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 11600IU 4248IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 212µg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.082mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.266mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.129mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 114µg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.246g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.033g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.163mg 0.154mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.154mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.281mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.161mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.226mg 0.187mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.