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Lambsquarters vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lambsquarters and Summer squash

  • Summer squash has less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 70% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 58 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer squash contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 +1960%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +346.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Copper +474.5%
Contains more Manganese +346.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Equal in Folate - 29
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Equal in Folate - 29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.1%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +12.3%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +247.1%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +448.4%
Contains more Water +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.25g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.21g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.18g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.35g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 16kcal Lambsquarters
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 15mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 38mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 262mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.44mg 0.29mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.051mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.175mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 200IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 10µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 80mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.048mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.142mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.487mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.218mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 29µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.011mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.042mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.069mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.065mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.017mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.041mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.025mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.016g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.089g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.