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Lambsquarters vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lambsquarters and Salsify

  • Salsify has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 84% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +557.4%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +557.4%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.4%
Equal in Water - 81
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% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Fats +370.6%
Contains more Other +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +110.4%
Equal in Water - 81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 4.2g 2.73g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.17g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 43kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 47mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.55mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 56mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 283mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.44mg 0.3mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.21mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 80mg 4.6mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.056mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.173mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.392mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.218mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 15µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
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 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.003g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.074g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
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)
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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.