Lambsquarters vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lambsquarters 48
Agave 135
Protein (g)
Lambsquarters 4.06
Agave 0.990
Carbs (g)
Lambsquarters 7.47
Agave 32.0
Fat (g)
Lambsquarters 0.160
Agave 0.290
Fiber (g)
Lambsquarters 5.20
Agave 10.6
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) — 4.06g vs 0.990g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) — 48 vs 135 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lambsquarters | Agave | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 48 kcal | 135 kcal | -64% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 85.0 g | 65.4 g | +30% |
| Protein | 4.06 g | 0.990 g | +310% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.160 g | 0.290 g | -45% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.47 g | 32.0 g | -77% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.20 g | 10.6 g | -51% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.90 mg | 0.300 mg | +1533% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.047 mg | 0.012 mg | +292% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.270 mg | 0.099 mg | +173% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.623 mg | 0.162 mg | +285% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.041 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.232 mg | 0.087 mg | +167% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 194 ug | 6.00 ug | +3133% |
| Carotene, beta | 2329 ug | 68.0 ug | +3325% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.360 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 349 mg | 460 mg | -24% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.15 mg | 3.55 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 164 mg | 39.0 mg | +321% |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +522% |
| Potassium, K | 1070 mg | 59.0 mg | +1714% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 13.0 mg | -69% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.610 mg | 0.250 mg | +144% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 0.112 mg | -11% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.56 mg | 0.142 mg | +999% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.200 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 199 kj | 563 kj | -65% |
| Ash | 3.30 g | 1.32 g | +150% |
| Total Sugars | — | 20.9 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 1.72 g | |
| Glucose | — | 1.58 g | |
| Fructose | — | 17.6 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0.240 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3882 IU | 113 IU | +3335% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 6162 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 4.90 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 0 mg | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 0.700 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 2.80 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 0 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 5.20 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 8.80 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Carotene, beta +3325% in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) Vitamin A, RAE +3133% in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) Potassium, K +1714% in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians) Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +1533% in Lambsquarters, steamed (Northern Plains Indians)
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