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Lambsquarters vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Pumpkin flowers

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 8 times less Calcium than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin flowers have 39mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 +692.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +692.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +96.7%
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +96.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307.8%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +122.6%
Contains more Other +623.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +307.8%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +122.6%
Contains more Other +623.4%
Contains more Water +12.9%

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 -39%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 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 -39%

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 flowers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.28g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.03g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.07g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.28g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 15kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 39mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 24mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 49mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 173mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 1947IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 97µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 28mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.69mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
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 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
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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Lambsquarters Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.