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Lambsquarters vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Welsh onion?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Welsh onion in Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% more.
  • Lambsquarters have 17 times more Calcium than Welsh onion. While Lambsquarters have 309mg of Calcium, Welsh onion has only 18mg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Onions, welsh, raw types 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 Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +113.2%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.22
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% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +113.2%
Contains more Copper +318.6%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.22

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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.7%
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 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.6%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Equal in Water - 90.5
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% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Equal in Water - 90.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 4.1g Welsh onion
Protein 4.2g 1.9g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.4g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 6.5g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 2.18g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 1.22mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 49mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 212mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 17mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.44mg 0.52mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.293mg 0.07mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.137mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 1160IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 80mg 27mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.09mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.169mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.072mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 16µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.021mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.074mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.081mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.113mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.095mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.021mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.061mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.084mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.033mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.067g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.056g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.156g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Welsh onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
101%
Lambsquarters
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.