Lambsquarters vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lambsquarters and Taro leaves
- Lambsquarters have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Taro leaves have more Folate, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Lambsquarters is 38% higher.
- Taro leaves have 3 times less Calcium than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, while Taro leaves have 107mg.
Food types used in this article are Lambsquarters, raw and Taro leaves, 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.
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Calcium
+188.8%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Iron
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Potassium
+43.4%
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Sodium
-93%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.714
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Calcium
+188.8%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Iron
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+32.4%
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Potassium
+43.4%
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Sodium
-93%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.714
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
+140.4%
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Vitamin C
+53.8%
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Vitamin B6
+87.7%
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Vitamin B1
+30.6%
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Vitamin B3
+26.1%
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Folate
+320%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.084
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Vitamin A
+140.4%
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Vitamin C
+53.8%
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Vitamin B6
+87.7%
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Vitamin B1
+30.6%
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Vitamin B3
+26.1%
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Folate
+320%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.084
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+77.1%
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Protein
+18.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.74
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
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Other
+77.1%
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Protein
+18.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.74
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+150%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.351 g
Saturated Fat:
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.307 g
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Saturated Fat
-60.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+150%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.3%
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.3g | 3g |
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| Protein | 4.2g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 0.74g |
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| Carbs | 7.3g | 6.7g |
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| Calories | 43kcal | 42kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.01g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 3.7g |
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| Calcium | 309mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 648mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.293mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.782mg | 0.714mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 11600IU | 4825IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 580µg | 241µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 80mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 1.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.146mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 126µg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg | 0.167mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0.392mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg | 0.246mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg | 0.256mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0.114mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.059g | 0.151g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.351g | 0.307g |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.