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Caramel vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and lettuce?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 147% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lettuce is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lettuce is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more IronIron +514.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2172.7%
~equal in Potassium ~194mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6916.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2582.9%
Contains more OtherOther +181.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1017.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4141.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 126.3µg 104%
Vitamin A 12µg 370µg 40%
Carbs 77g 2.87g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.082g 23%
Calories 382kcal 15kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.08mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 114mg 29mg 12%
Fats 8.1g 0.15g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.02g 11%
Calcium 138mg 36mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.134mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.25mg 10%
Folate 4µg 38µg 9%
Sodium 245mg 28mg 9%
Iron 0.14mg 0.86mg 9%
Protein 4.6g 1.36g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.006g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.07mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.18mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.375mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Choline 8mg 13.6mg 1%
Potassium 214mg 194mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Lettuce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.