Beetroot vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and lettuce
- Beetroot has more folate, fiber, and copper, while lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 147% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 9 times more sugar than lettuce. While beetroot contains 6.76g of sugar, lettuce contains only 0.78g.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, 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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
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Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Folate | 109µg | 38µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 9.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.87g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)