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Lettuce vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lettuce and Triticale

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Triticale has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Manganese is 129% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Triticale.

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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.
Contains more Iron +198.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1134.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +1475.9%
Contains more Manganese +1184%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Iron +198.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1134.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +1475.9%
Contains more Manganese +1184%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +92.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +92.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +803.7%
Contains more Protein +859.6%
Contains more Fats +1293.3%
Contains more Carbs +2413.2%
Contains more Other +246.9%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Water +803.7%
Contains more Protein +859.6%
Contains more Fats +1293.3%
Contains more Carbs +2413.2%
Contains more Other +246.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.4%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 1.36g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.15g 2.09g Triticale
Carbs 2.87g 72.13g Triticale
Calories 15kcal 336kcal Triticale
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Triticale
Fiber 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 37mg Triticale
Iron 0.86mg 2.57mg Triticale
Magnesium 13mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 29mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 194mg 332mg Triticale
Sodium 28mg 5mg Triticale
Zinc 0.18mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.029mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 0.25mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin A 7405IU 0IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 38µg 73µg Triticale
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.059mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.079mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.084mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.016mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.07mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.022mg 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.366g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.913g Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.