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Lambsquarters vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Pumpkin?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Pumpkin in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 21 times more Calcium than Pumpkin. While Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, Pumpkin has only 15mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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 Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +222%
Contains more Manganese +778.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +96.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +222%
Contains more Manganese +778.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +522.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8675%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8675%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Pumpkin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 4.2g 0.72g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.07g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.9g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 20kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 2.08g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 15mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 9mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 30mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 230mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.44mg 0.23mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.091mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.089mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 5755IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 288µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 80mg 4.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.031mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.078mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.413mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.009mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.021mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.008mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.009g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.004g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.