Candy bar vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between candy bar and lettuce
- Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11762% more than lettuce.
- Lettuce has 234 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar has 4.678g of saturated fat, while lettuce has 0.02g.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 | +746.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2569% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2088.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +962.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +397.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +683.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +1763.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +519.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1039.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22366.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1551.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5836.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278583.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12887.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.09mg | 11762% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.029mg | 83% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.082g | 70% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 0.15g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.375mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.25mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 0.006g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 29mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.18mg | 34% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 1.36g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.22mg | 26% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 15kcal | 25% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 13mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 0.02g | 21% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 2.87g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.134mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 75µg | 38µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 0.6µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 194mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 13.6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
2748%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)