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Somen noodles vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Somen noodles and Lettuce

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6 in Lettuce is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 41% more than Somen noodles.
  • Lettuce has 6 times less Sodium than Somen noodles. Somen noodles has 161mg of Sodium, while Lettuce has 28mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Lettuce, green 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.
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
2
:
8
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +569%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Copper +16%
Equal in Phosphorus - 29
Equal in Manganese - 0.25
Somen noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +569%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Copper +16%
Equal in Phosphorus - 29
Equal in Manganese - 0.25

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.
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
1
:
9
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Somen noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
3
:
2
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +859.6%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Other +73%
Somen noodles
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +194.1%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +859.6%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Contains more Other +73%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Somen noodles
Somen noodles
1
:
2
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Somen noodles
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 1.57g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 1.36g Somen noodles
Fats 0.18g 0.15g Somen noodles
Carbs 27.54g 2.87g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 15kcal Somen noodles
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Somen noodles
Fiber 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 8mg 36mg Lettuce
Iron 0.52mg 0.86mg Lettuce
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 27mg 29mg Lettuce
Potassium 29mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 161mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.18mg Somen noodles
Copper 0.025mg 0.029mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.251mg 0.25mg Somen noodles
Selenium 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin A 0IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 0.375mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.134mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 2µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.009mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg 0.059mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg 0.084mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg 0.079mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.062mg 0.016mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0.055mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg 0.07mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg 0.022mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g 0.006g Somen noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 0.082g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Lettuce
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
2%
Somen noodles
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.