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Quinoa vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quinoa and Lambsquarters

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Lambsquarters has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 89% higher.
  • Lambsquarters contain 2 times less Phosphorus than Quinoa. Quinoa contains 152mg of Phosphorus, while Lambsquarters contain 72mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1717.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.9%

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.
Quinoa
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +231900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +341.6%
~equal in Protein ~4.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
2
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Lambsquarters Opinion
Calories 120kcal 43kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 4.2g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.8g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 18.5g 3.3g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 7.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 34mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 172mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.49mg 1.2mg Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2.8g 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.192mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 1.09mg 0.44mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 72mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 43mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 2.8µg 0.9µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 42µg 30µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.059g Lambsquarters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.15g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.351g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.038mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.261mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.239mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.096mg 0.049mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.166mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.127mg 0.116mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Lambsquarters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Quinoa
94%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.