Agar vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between agar and red leaf lettuce
- Agar has more iron, magnesium, manganese, folate, copper, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, red leaf lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Agar covers your daily iron needs 253% more than red leaf lettuce.
- Red leaf lettuce has 64 times less magnesium than agar. Agar has 770mg of magnesium, while red leaf lettuce has 12mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +6316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1793.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +501.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1683.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2078.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2018.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +393.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1995.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1511.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.21 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
80.88 g
Water:
8.68 g
Other:
3.93 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3478.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +614.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1001.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 1.2mg | 253% |
| Magnesium | 770mg | 12mg | 180% |
| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.203mg | 178% |
| Folate | 580µg | 36µg | 136% |
| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 140.3µg | 97% |
| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.028mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 625mg | 33mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.144mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.2mg | 51% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 375µg | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 0.15mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1125mg | 187mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7.7g | 0.9g | 27% |
| Carbs | 80.88g | 2.26g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Calories | 306kcal | 16kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 1.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.077mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.21g | 1.33g | 10% |
| Choline | 63.3mg | 11.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.18g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.97g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
72%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.