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Lambsquarters vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lambsquarters and Yam?

  • Lambsquarters are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Yam is richer in Potassium.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. Lambsquarters have 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yam has 6µg.

We used Lambsquarters, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +2107.1%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
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 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2107.1%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +9408.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238%
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 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +9408.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.9%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Contains more Carbs +276.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +181.9%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Contains more Carbs +276.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Yam Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 23.58g Yam
Protein 4.2g 1.49g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.14g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 27.48g Yam
Calories 43kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 3.9g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 14mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.52mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 49mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 43mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.44mg 0.2mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.152mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.371mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 122IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 6µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 80mg 12.1mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.095mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.028mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.552mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.228mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 16µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.012mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.052mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.05mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.094mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.058mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.02mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.069mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.06mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.033mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.005g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.06g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Yam
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
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.