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Lambsquarters vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Peppers

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Peppers have more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 181% higher.
  • Peppers have 17 times less Calcium than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, while Peppers have 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +230%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.278
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +203.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.278

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Equal in Water - 87.74
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Peppers
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 Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 4.2g 2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 43kcal 40kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 5.1g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.5g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 34mg 25mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 46mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 340mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.44mg 0.3mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.174mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.237mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 1179IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 59µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 80mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.95mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.061mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 30µg 23µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.065mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.105mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.089mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.024mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.062mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.084mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.011g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.109g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.