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Lambsquarters vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lambsquarters and Radicchio?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Radicchio is richer in Folate.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 80% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 580 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radicchio. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Radicchio has 1µg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Radicchio, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +42863%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin A +42863%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.7%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Water +10.5%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +193.7%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.06
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.06

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 4.2g 1.43g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.25g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 4.48g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 0.6g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 0.9g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 40mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 302mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.44mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.293mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.782mg 0.138mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 11600IU 27IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 80mg 8mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.016mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.255mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.057mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.062mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.056mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.008mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.065mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.024mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.06g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.01g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.11g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Radicchio
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
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
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 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 ($)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.