Carrot vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Carrot and Red leaf lettuce
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, while Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin K, and Iron.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 106% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 10 times less Sugar than Carrot. Carrot contains 4.74g of Sugar, while Red leaf lettuce contains 0.48g.
The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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.
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+71.1%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+60.7%
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Iron
+300%
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Sodium
-63.8%
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Manganese
+42%
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Selenium
+1400%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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Phosphorus
+25%
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Potassium
+71.1%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+60.7%
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Iron
+300%
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Sodium
-63.8%
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Manganese
+42%
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Selenium
+1400%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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.
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Vitamin A
+123%
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Vitamin E
+340%
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Vitamin C
+59.5%
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Vitamin B3
+206.2%
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Vitamin B5
+89.6%
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Vitamin B6
+38%
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Vitamin B2
+32.8%
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Folate
+89.5%
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Vitamin K
+962.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
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Vitamin A
+123%
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Vitamin E
+340%
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Vitamin C
+59.5%
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Vitamin B3
+206.2%
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Vitamin B5
+89.6%
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Vitamin B6
+38%
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Vitamin B2
+32.8%
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Folate
+89.5%
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Vitamin K
+962.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+323.9%
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Other
+74.5%
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Protein
+43%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Water - 95.64
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
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Carbs
+323.9%
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+74.5%
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Protein
+43%
Equal in Fats - 0.22
Equal in Water - 95.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+180%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+62.5%
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Saturated Fat
-54.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.117 g
Saturated Fat:
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.072 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+180%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+62.5%
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Saturated Fat
-54.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+195%
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Fructose
+96.4%
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.28 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+195%
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Fructose
+96.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 6.78g | 1.36g | |
Protein | 0.93g | 1.33g | |
Fats | 0.24g | 0.22g | |
Carbs | 9.58g | 2.26g | |
Calories | 41kcal | 16kcal | |
Starch | 1.43g | 0g | |
Fructose | 0.55g | 0.28g | |
Sugar | 4.74g | 0.48g | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | |
Calcium | 33mg | 33mg | |
Iron | 0.3mg | 1.2mg | |
Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
Phosphorus | 35mg | 28mg | |
Potassium | 320mg | 187mg | |
Sodium | 69mg | 25mg | |
Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.2mg | |
Copper | 0.045mg | 0.028mg | |
Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.203mg | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 16706IU | 7492IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 375µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.15mg | |
Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 3.7mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.064mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.077mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.321mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.144mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.1mg | |
Folate | 19µg | 36µg | |
Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 140.3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.022mg | |
Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.048mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.038mg | |
Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.07mg | |
Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.045mg | |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.067mg | |
Valine | 0.069mg | 0.048mg | |
Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.017g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.005g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.072g |
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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
98%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot 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.