Lambsquarters nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Lambsquarters, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Lambsquarters
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 43 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -9.7 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6352549/ | 1112 mg |
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 91% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 91% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 89% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 86% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 84% of foods
Lambsquarters calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of lambsquarters | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 43 |
| Calories for different varieties of lambsquarters | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lambsquarters, raw (this food) | 43 | 100 g |
| Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 32 | 100 g |
| Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 32 | 100 g |
| Lambsquarters, raw (Northern Plains Indians) | 47 | 100 g |
| Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) | 48 | 100 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1740µg of 900µg
193%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
240mg of 90mg
267%
Vitamin B1:
0.48mg of 1mg
40%
Vitamin B2:
1.3mg of 1mg
102%
Vitamin B3:
3.6mg of 16mg
23%
Vitamin B5:
0.28mg of 5mg
5.5%
Vitamin B6:
0.82mg of 1mg
63%
Folate:
90µg of 400µg
23%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4.2 g of 50 g
4.2 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.8 g of 65 g
0.8 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.3 g of 300 g
7.3 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
84.3 g of 2,000 g
84.3 g (4% of DV )
Other:
3.4 g
3.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
114mg of 280mg
41%
Threonine:
489mg of 1,050mg
47%
Isoleucine:
759mg of 1,400mg
54%
Leucine:
1050mg of 2,730mg
38%
Lysine:
1062mg of 2,100mg
51%
Methionine:
147mg of 1,050mg
14%
Phenylalanine:
498mg of 1,750mg
28%
Valine:
678mg of 1,820mg
37%
Histidine:
348mg of 700mg
50%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.35 g
Fiber content ratio for Lambsquarters
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
4 g
Other:
3.3 g
All nutrients for Lambsquarters per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 580µg | 64% | 20% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% | 90% |
1.1 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 4.2g | 10% | 65% |
1.5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.8g | 1% | 77% |
41.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% | 11% |
1.5 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 3.3g | N/A | 62% |
16.4 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 7.3g | 2% | 54% |
3.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 34mg | 8% | 29% |
4.1 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% | 9% |
2.5 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 452mg | 13% | 14% |
3.1 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 1.2mg | 15% | 54% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | 21% |
1.7 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.29mg | 33% | 25% |
2.1 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | 72% |
14.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 10% | 71% |
2.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% | 75% |
11.4 times less than White bread
|
| Manganese | 0.78mg | 34% | 34% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | 83% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 13% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44mg | 34% | 16% |
3.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 8% | 66% |
8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.09mg | 2% | 90% |
12.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 21% | 42% |
2.3 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | 42% |
2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | 85% |
99.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | N/A | 80% |
65.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | N/A | 69% |
134.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.16mg | 0% | 85% |
4.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | 83% |
3.6 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.35mg | 0% | 85% |
6.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0% | 79% |
1.3 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.05mg | 0% | 89% |
2 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.17mg | 0% | 87% |
4 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.23mg | 0% | 86% |
9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | 85% |
6.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
1.2%
Total Fat
0.8g
0.27%
Saturated Fat 0.06g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.9%
Sodium 43mg
2.4%
Total Carbohydrate
7.3g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
309mg
31%
Iron
1.2mg
15%
Potassium
452mg
13%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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