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Potato wedges vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Lambsquarters

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 76% higher.
  • Lambsquarters have 10 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Lambsquarters have 0.15g.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Lambsquarters, 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 Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +1960%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%

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 B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +249.3%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +161.5%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +249.3%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +161.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +867.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.3g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 2.2g 0.8g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 7.3g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 43kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2g 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 15mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 19mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 87mg 72mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 49mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.37mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 0IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 11.2mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.274mg Potato wedges
Folate 30µg Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.15g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.491g)
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)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.