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Lambsquarters vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Russet potato

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 80% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 580 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Manganese +243%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Manganese +243%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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 +115900%
Contains more Vitamin C +863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +115900%
Contains more Vitamin C +863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +816.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +515.4%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +151.9%
Contains more Carbs +193.7%
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% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +515.4%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +151.9%
Contains more Carbs +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 4.2g 2.63g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.13g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 43kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.3g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 30mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 71mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 43mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.44mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.107mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.228mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 10IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 1µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 80mg 8.3mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.067mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.048mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 30µg 26µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.086mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.125mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.137mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.104mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.131mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.003g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.054g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.