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 RAE, 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 RAE than Peppermint. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 D
~0µg
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:
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
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
0.246 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 70kcal |
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| Protein | 4.2g | 3.75g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 80mg | 31.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.3g | 6.89g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 14.89g |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 309mg | 243mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 569mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 5.08mg |
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| Fiber | 4g | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11600IU | 4248IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 580µg | 212µg |
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| Manganese | 0.782mg | 1.176mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.706mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.129mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 114µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.059g | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.075mg |
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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
94%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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.