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Lambsquarters vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lambsquarters and Red cabbage?

  • Red cabbage has less Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Lambsquarters.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 58% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 17 times more Copper than Red cabbage. Lambsquarters have 0.293mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Cabbage, red, 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 +586.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +1623.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
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 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +1623.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%

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 +939.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%
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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +939.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +537.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +423.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.37
Equal in Water - 90.39
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +193.7%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +423.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.37
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Red cabbage
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 Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 4.2g 1.43g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.16g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 43kcal 31kcal Lambsquarters
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 45mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 30mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 243mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.243mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 1116IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 56µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 80mg 57mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.064mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.069mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.418mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.209mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 18µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.012mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.046mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.014mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.036mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.048mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.024mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.012g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.08g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.