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Lambsquarters vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, while Vine spinach (basella) have more Folate, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 28% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.05mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
Contains more Calcium +183.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Equal in Manganese - 0.735
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +183.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Copper +173.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Equal in Manganese - 0.735

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 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Water +10.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 4.2g 1.8g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.4g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 109mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 34mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 72mg 52mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 43mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.107mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.735mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 8000IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 400µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.155mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.24mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.055mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.101mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.086mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.019mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.085mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.065mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.039mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Vine spinach (basella)
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lambsquarters
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 ($)

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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.