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Lambsquarters vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lambsquarters and Winter melon?

  • Lambsquarters are richer than Winter melon in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +7433.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +1173.9%
Contains more Manganese +1248.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
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% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1526.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.9%
Contains more Potassium +7433.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.3%
Contains more Copper +1173.9%
Contains more Manganese +1248.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%

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 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +950%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
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 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +950%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
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 +303.4%
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: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.4%
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 Winter melon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 0.1g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 0.4g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.2g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 13kcal Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.9g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 10mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 19mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 6mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 111mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.293mg 0.023mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.058mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 0IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 0µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 13mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.04mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.11mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.4mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.133mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.035mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 5µg Lambsquarters
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 Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.037g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.087g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.