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Potato flour vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato flour and Lambsquarters?

  • Potato flour is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 85% more.
  • Potato flour has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Lambsquarters. While Potato flour has 3.507mg of Vitamin B3, Lambsquarters have only 1.2mg.

We used Potato flour and Lambsquarters, 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 Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +375.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +149.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Magnesium +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +375.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +149.8%

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 B1 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +762.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 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 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +762.7%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +1038.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +1192.9%
Equal in Other - 3.4
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +1038.4%
Contains more Fats +135.3%
Contains more Water +1192.9%
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 3.3g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 4.2g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 83.1g 7.3g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 43kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Lambsquarters
Fiber 5.9g 4g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.38mg 1.2mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 34mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 72mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 452mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.54mg 0.44mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.313mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.16mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.2mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.092mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.274mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 30µg Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.038mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.163mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.253mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.35mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.354mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.049mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.226mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.116mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Lambsquarters
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
31%
Potato flour
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.