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Lambsquarters vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lambsquarters and Triticale

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Triticale is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 106% more than Lambsquarters.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lambsquarters, raw and Triticale.

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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +282.4%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +684.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +397.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.5%

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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1338%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +702.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.7%
Contains more FatsFats +161.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +888.1%

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Triticale Opinion
Calories 43kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 4.2g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.8g 2.09g Triticale
Vitamin C 80mg 0mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 7.3g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 34mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 309mg 37mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 332mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 2.57mg Triticale
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 0.44mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 72mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 43mg 5mg Triticale
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 0.782mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.134mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.138mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 73µg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.366g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.163mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.35mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.354mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.049mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.226mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.116mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Lambsquarters
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.