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Lambsquarters vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lambsquarters and Red potato

  • Red potato has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 580 times more Vitamin A RAE than Red potato. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Red potato has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
7
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2
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +3333.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +352%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Lambsquarters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3333.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +352%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
6
:
4
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +115900%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Equal in Folate - 27
Lambsquarters
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%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +115900%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
4
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Equal in Water - 76.67
Lambsquarters
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Fats +433.3%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Equal in Water - 76.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters
2
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Lambsquarters
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 4.2g 2.3g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 43kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.8g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 9mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 28mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 72mg
Potassium 452mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 43mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.44mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.174mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.173mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 10IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 80mg 12.6mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.072mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.212mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 27µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.075mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.109mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.12mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.091mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.115mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.002g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.043g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.