Lambsquarters vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lambsquarters and Sweet potato leaves different?
- Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Sweet potato leaves are richer in Magnesium, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 77% higher.
- Lambsquarters contain 4 times more Calcium than Sweet potato leaves. While Lambsquarters contain 309mg of Calcium, Sweet potato leaves contain only 78mg.
Lambsquarters, raw and Sweet potato leaves, raw 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.
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Calcium
+296.2%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Magnesium
+105.9%
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Phosphorus
+12.5%
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Potassium
+12.4%
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Sodium
-86%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Calcium
+296.2%
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Iron
+23.7%
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Magnesium
+105.9%
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Phosphorus
+12.5%
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Potassium
+12.4%
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Sodium
-86%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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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Vitamin A
+207%
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Vitamin C
+627.3%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin B6
+44.2%
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Vitamin B5
+144.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.13
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Vitamin A
+207%
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Vitamin C
+627.3%
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Vitamin B2
+27.5%
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Vitamin B6
+44.2%
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Vitamin B5
+144.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.156
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.13
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+68.7%
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Fats
+56.9%
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+148.2%
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Carbs
+20.8%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
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3.4 g
Protein:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
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Protein
+68.7%
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Fats
+56.9%
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+148.2%
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Carbs
+20.8%
Equal in Water - 86.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.351 g
Saturated Fat:
0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.228 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+650%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53.9%
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.3g | 3.52g |
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| Protein | 4.2g | 2.49g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 8.82g |
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| Calories | 43kcal | 42kcal |
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| Fiber | 4g | 5.3g |
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| Calcium | 309mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.97mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg |
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| Copper | 0.293mg |
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| Manganese | 0.782mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 11600IU | 3778IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 580µg | 189µg |
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| Vitamin C | 80mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.345mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.225mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.059g | 0.111g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.228g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)