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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, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Taro leaves have more Folate, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
~equal in Copper ~0.27mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.714mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.456mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.084mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more OtherOther +77.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.74g
~equal in Carbs ~6.7g
~equal in Water ~85.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Lambsquarters Taro leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 43kcal 42kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.8g 0.74g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 52mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 6.7g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 45mg Taro leaves
Calcium 309mg 107mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 648mg Taro leaves
Iron 1.2mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Sugar 3.01g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.7g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.27mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.41mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 60mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 3mg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 11600IU 4825IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 241µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.782mg 0.714mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.084mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.146mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 30µg 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 12.8mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.151g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.06g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.307g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.163mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.35mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.354mg 0.246mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.226mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.116mg 0.114mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Taro leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.