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Lambsquarters vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Potato wedges

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Fiber, and Iron, however, Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 76% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +1960%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%

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 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +249.3%
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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +249.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.3%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 4.2g 2.7g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 7.3g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 43kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 15mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 452mg 394mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 49mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.37mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 11.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.1mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 30µg Lambsquarters
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 0.55g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.102g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lambsquarters Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.