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Spinach vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach and Lambsquarters

  • Spinach has more Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Lambsquarters has more Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin A.
  • Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 78% more.
  • Spinach has 5 times more Folate than Lambsquarters. Spinach has 146µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters have 30µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
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 +155.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
~equal in Potassium ~452mg

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.
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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +716.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more FatsFats +207.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%
~equal in Water ~84.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Lambsquarters Opinion
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 2.97g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.26g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 9.8mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 1.35g 3.3g Lambsquarters
Carbs 3.75g 7.3g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 87mg 34mg Spinach
Calcium 136mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 466mg 452mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 1.2mg Spinach
Sugar 0.43g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2.4g 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.174mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.76mg 0.44mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 70mg 43mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 10481IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 524µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.782mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.092mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 146µg 30µg Spinach
Choline 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.059g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.351g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.038mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.231mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.182mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.055mg 0.049mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.168mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.066mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
170%
Spinach
94%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.