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Lettuce vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lettuce and Mayonnaise different?

  • Lettuce is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, and Iron, while Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Lettuce.
  • Lettuce is lower in Sodium.

Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types were used in this article.

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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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
9
:
1
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +309.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +870%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +3471.4%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +309.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +870%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +3471.4%
Contains more Selenium +283.3%

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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
7
:
5
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Vitamin A +11292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1025%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.1%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +11292.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1025%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin E +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
3
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +403.5%
Contains more Water +338.7%
Contains more Fats +49800%
Contains more Other +207.8%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +403.5%
Contains more Water +338.7%
Contains more Fats +49800%
Contains more Other +207.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54400%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54400%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
2
:
1
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +760%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Lettuce
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mayonnaise
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +760%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce Mayonnaise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 0.57g Lettuce
Protein 1.36g 0.96g Lettuce
Fats 0.15g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 2.87g 0.57g Lettuce
Calories 15kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.43g 0.05g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 1.3g 0g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 8mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.21mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 1mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 29mg 21mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg 20mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 635mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.15mg Lettuce
Copper 0.029mg 0.019mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg 0.007mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 7405IU 65IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 16µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.01mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.019mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.008mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 5µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 126.3µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.059mg 0.055mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.065mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.084mg 0.072mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.07mg 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.022mg 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 11.703g Lettuce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Mayonnaise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
75%
Lettuce
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/nutrients
  2. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.