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Lambsquarters vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lambsquarters and Spirulina

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 88% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 193 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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 +2475%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +554.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +320.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +103.8%
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 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2475%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +554.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +320.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +103.8%

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 +20614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +8788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +8788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.196

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +466.7%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 90.67
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +466.7%
Contains more Protein +41%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.02g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.8g 0.39g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 2.42g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 26kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 0.3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 0.4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 12mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 11mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 127mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 98mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.782mg 0.186mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 56IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 3µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 80mg 0.9mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.342mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.196mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.163mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.35mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.354mg 0.312mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.226mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.116mg 0.112mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.135g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.034g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.106g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
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 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 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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.