Cardoon vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cardoon and Lettuce
- Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Lettuce is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
- Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin A needs 41% more than Cardoon.
- Lettuce contains 8 times less Copper than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 0.231mg of Copper, while Lettuce contains 0.029mg.
- Lettuce has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cardoon, 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 | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 0.7g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 9.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.47g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 4.07g | 2.87g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 194mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
9%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.