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Lambsquarters vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Quinoa

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese, while Quinoa have more Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1717.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +231900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +341.6%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.8%
~equal in Protein ~4.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Quinoa Opinion
Calories 43kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.2g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.8g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 80mg 0mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 7.3g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 34mg 64mg Quinoa
Calcium 309mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 172mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.8g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.192mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 72mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 43mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 11600IU 5IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.782mg 0.631mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.107mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.11mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.412mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.123mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 42µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.231g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.163mg 0.131mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.157mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.261mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.239mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.226mg 0.185mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.