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Lambsquarters vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Tomatillo different?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Iron, while Tomatillo is higher in Manganese.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily need of Manganese 6618% more than Lambsquarters.
  • Lambsquarters contain 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tomatillo. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomatillo contains 6µg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Tomatillos, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +4314.3%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +270.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +19465.2%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +4314.3%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +270.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +19465.2%

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 +10075.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin A +10075.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Other +518.2%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Equal in Water - 91.63
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% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +25%
Contains more Other +518.2%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.155

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Tomatillo
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 Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 4.2g 0.96g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 7.3g 5.84g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 3.93g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1.9g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 7mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.62mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 20mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 39mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 268mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.44mg 0.22mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.079mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 114IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 80mg 11.7mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.056mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.139g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.