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Lambsquarters vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Shallot

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Shallot have more Vitamin B6.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 80% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Shallots, raw.

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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 +735.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +233%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +735.1%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +233%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +289900%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
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% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +289900%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Equal in Water - 79.8
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% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Fats +700%
Contains more Other +325%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Shallot
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 4.2g 2.5g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.1g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 43kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.2g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 37mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 34mg 21mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 60mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 334mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.44mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.088mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.292mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 11600IU 4IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 80mg 8mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.06mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 30µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.098mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.106mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.149mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.125mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.027mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.081mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.11mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.043mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.014g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.039g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Shallot
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%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.