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Lambsquarters vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lambsquarters and Zucchini

  • Zucchini contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Lambsquarters.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 69% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 58 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lambsquarters. Lambsquarters contain 580µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Zucchini contains 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lambsquarters, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +452.8%
Contains more Manganese +341.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1831.3%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +452.8%
Contains more Manganese +341.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.7%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Other +496.5%
Contains more Water +12.4%
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +247.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Other +496.5%
Contains more Water +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.7%
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lambsquarters Zucchini
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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 2.11g Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 1.21g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.32g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.11g Lambsquarters
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Lambsquarters
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 1g Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 16mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.2mg 0.37mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 72mg 38mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 261mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.44mg 0.32mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.053mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg 0.177mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 200IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 10µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 80mg 17.9mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.045mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.094mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.451mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Folate 30µg 24µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.01mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg 0.029mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg 0.044mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg 0.071mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg 0.067mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg 0.018mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg 0.043mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg 0.054mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg 0.026mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.084g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.011g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.091g Lambsquarters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.