Lambsquarters vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lambsquarters and Spinach pasta different?
- Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Calcium, however, Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 89% higher.
- Lambsquarters contain 23 times more Vitamin A than Spinach pasta. While Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A, Spinach pasta contains only 25µg.
Lambsquarters, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased 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 CalciumCalcium | +618.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +647.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +490% |
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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:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +314.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +663.3% |
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
0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +339.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 289kcal |
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| Protein | 4.2g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 2.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 80mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.3g | 55.72g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 55.72g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 309mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 272mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.3mg |
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| Fiber | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.197mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11600IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A | 580µg | 25µg |
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| Manganese | 0.782mg | 0.781mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.609mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 3.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.688mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 177µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.059g | 0.483g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.659g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.467g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.352mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.488mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.813mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.336mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.56mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.544mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.237mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
94%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lambsquarters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.424g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.