Lambsquarters vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lambsquarters and spinach
- Lambsquarters have more vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, and fiber; however, spinach has more iron, folate, magnesium, and manganese.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 78% more.
- Lambsquarters have 2 times more calcium than spinach. Lambsquarters have 309mg of calcium, while spinach has 136mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Spinach, 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 CalciumCalcium | +127.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +716.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +386.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +207.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
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Water
~91.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 411% | |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 9.8mg | 78% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.57mg | 30% |
| Folate | 30µg | 146µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 136mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.236mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 87mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.174mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.782mg | 0.935mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 524µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.242mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.109g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.3g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Potassium | 452mg | 466mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.059g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
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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
55%
135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.