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Lambsquarters vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lambsquarters and Wakame

  • Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Wakame is higher in Folate, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 86% more than Wakame.
  • Lambsquarters have 137 times more Vitamin B6 than Wakame. While Lambsquarters have 0.274mg of Vitamin B6, Wakame has only 0.002mg.
  • Lambsquarters have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lambsquarters, raw and Seaweed, wakame, 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 +106%
Contains more Potassium +804%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +214.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +79%
Equal in Copper - 0.284
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +106%
Contains more Potassium +804%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +214.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +79%
Equal in Copper - 0.284

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.6%
Contains more Folate +553.3%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.6%
Contains more Folate +553.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 79.99
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 4.2g 3.03g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.64g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 43kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 0.5g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 150mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 34mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 72mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 452mg 50mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 872mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.38mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.284mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 360IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 18µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 80mg 3mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.06mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.23mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.002mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.087mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.257mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.112mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.112mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.209mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.015mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.13g Lambsquarters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.058g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.218g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
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 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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.