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Lambsquarters nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Lambsquarters, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Lambsquarters

Lambsquarters
Calories
43
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
3.3 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)
91% Calcium
91% Vitamin A
89% Vitamin C
86% Potassium
84% Vitamin B2
Explanation: The given food contains more Calcium than 91% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calcium than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5% 0%
Calcium: 309 mg of 1,000 mg 31%
Iron: 1.2 mg of 8 mg 15%
Magnesium: 34 mg of 420 mg 8%
Phosphorus: 72 mg of 700 mg 10%
Potassium: 452 mg of 3,400 mg 13%
Sodium: 43 mg of 2,300 mg 2%
Zinc: 0.44 mg of 11 mg 4%
Copper: 0.293 mg of 1 mg 33%
Manganese: 0.782 mg of 2 mg 34%
Selenium: 0.9 µg of 55 µg 2%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
309 mg
TOP 9%
Potassium
452 mg
TOP 14%
Copper
0.293 mg
TOP 25%
Magnesium
34 mg
TOP 29%
Manganese
0.782 mg
TOP 34%
Iron
1.2 mg
TOP 54%
Phosphorus
72 mg
TOP 71%
Zinc
0.44 mg
TOP 72%
Sodium
43 mg
TOP 75%
Selenium
0.9 µg
TOP 83%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 11600 IU of 5,000 IU 232%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 80 mg of 90 mg 89%
Vitamin B1: 0.16 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B2: 0.44 mg of 1 mg 34%
Vitamin B3: 1.2 mg of 16 mg 8%
Vitamin B5: 0.092 mg of 5 mg 2%
Vitamin B6: 0.274 mg of 1 mg 21%
Folate: 30 µg of 400 µg 8%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
11600 IU
TOP 9%
Vitamin C
80 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin B2
0.44 mg
TOP 16%
Vitamin B1
0.16 mg
TOP 38%
Folate
30 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin B6
0.274 mg
TOP 42%
Vitamin B3
1.2 mg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B5
0.092 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 8% 83% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4.2 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.8 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.3 g of 300 g
2%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
84.3 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
3.4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 41% 47% 55% 39% 51% 14% 29% 38% 50%
Tryptophan: 38 mg of 280 mg 14%
Threonine: 163 mg of 1,050 mg 16%
Isoleucine: 253 mg of 1,400 mg 18%
Leucine: 350 mg of 2,730 mg 13%
Lysine: 354 mg of 2,100 mg 17%
Methionine: 49 mg of 1,050 mg 5%
Phenylalanine: 166 mg of 1,750 mg 9%
Valine: 226 mg of 1,820 mg 12%
Histidine: 116 mg of 700 mg 17%

Fat type information

11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g

Fiber content ratio for Lambsquarters

55% 45%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 4 g
Other: 3.3 g

All nutrients for Lambsquarters per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 43kcal 2% 90% 1.1 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.2g 10% 65% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.8g 1% 77% 41.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 80mg 89% 11% 1.5 times more than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.3g N/A 62% 16.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 7.3g 2% 54% 3.9 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 1.2mg 15% 54% 2.2 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 309mg 31% 9% 2.5 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 452mg 13% 14% 3.1 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 34mg 8% 29% 4.1 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 4g 16% 21% 1.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.29mg 33% 25% 2.1 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.44mg 4% 72% 14.3 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 72mg 10% 71% 2.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 43mg 2% 75% 11.4 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 11600IU 232% 9% 1.4 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 64% 20%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 13% 38% 1.7 times less than PeaPea
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 34% 16% 3.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 8% 66% 8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.09mg 2% 90% 12.3 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 21% 42% 2.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 30µg 8% 42% 2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0% 85% 99.9 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g N/A 80% 65.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g N/A 69% 134.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0% 88% 8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.16mg 0% 85% 4.4 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0% 83% 3.6 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 0.35mg 0% 85% 6.9 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 0.35mg 0% 79% 1.3 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.05mg 0% 89% 2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.17mg 0% 87% 4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.23mg 0% 86% 9 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.12mg 0% 85% 6.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
2%
Sodium 43mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 309mg 31%

Iron 1mg 13%

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

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ 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.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ 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.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ 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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Lambsquarters nutrition infographic

Lambsquarters nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/nutrients

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