Banana vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bananas and lettuce
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, copper, and fiber, while lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 147% more than bananas.
- Bananas contain 4 times more vitamin B6 than lettuce. While bananas contain 0.367mg of vitamin B6, lettuce contains only 0.09mg.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bananas, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +620% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25160% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +695.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1283.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1027.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.09mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 2.87g | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.43g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 194mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.