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Lambsquarters vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Rutabagas different?

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 than Rutabagas.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Lambsquarters is 64% higher.
  • Lambsquarters contain 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Rutabagas. While Lambsquarters contain 0.44mg of Vitamin B2, Rutabagas contain only 0.04mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +618.6%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +815.6%
Contains more Manganese +496.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +618.6%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +815.6%
Contains more Manganese +496.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +579900%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.9%
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +579900%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Equal in Water - 89.43
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Rutabagas
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 Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 4.2g 1.08g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.16g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Lambsquarters
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.3g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 20mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 53mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 305mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.44mg 0.24mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.032mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.131mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 2IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 80mg 25mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.1mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 21µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.025g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.088g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.