Wheat vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat and lambsquarters
- Wheat has more selenium, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus; however, lambsquarters are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
- Lambsquarters cover your daily need for vitamin A, 232% more than wheat.
- Wheat has 35 times more selenium than lambsquarters. While wheat has 31.9µg of selenium, lambsquarters have only 0.9µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +318.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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Fats
~0.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
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 | -23.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% | |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 64% | |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.44mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 309mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.274mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.44mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.782mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.293mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 452mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 7.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 43kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 4.2g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.092mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.351g | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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.