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Lambsquarters vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Wax gourd different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher than Wax gourd in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily need of Vitamin C 77% more than Wax gourd.

Lambsquarters, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +1616.7%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.5%
Contains more Potassium +8940%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +1231.8%
Contains more Manganese +1296.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.5%
Contains more Potassium +8940%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +1231.8%
Contains more Manganese +1296.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +756.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
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 0% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +756.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +950%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Water +14%
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% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +950%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +1033.3%
Contains more Water +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.04g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.4g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.04g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 14kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 1.18g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.38mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 17mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 5mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 107mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.293mg 0.022mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.056mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 80mg 10.5mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.001mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.384mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.032mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 4µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.002mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.009mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.003mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.016g Wax gourd
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.037g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.088g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Wax gourd
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
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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 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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.