Corn grain vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Corn grain and Lettuce?
- Corn grain is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Iron, yet Lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 105% more.
- Corn grain has 26 times more Selenium than Lettuce. While Corn grain has 15.5µg of Selenium, Lettuce has only 0.6µg.
We used Corn grain, yellow 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +876.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +982.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1127.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +624.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2483.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +414.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +867.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +591.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3060% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2487.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +815.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
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 | +20750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2537.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 365kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 9.42g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 4.74g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 66.96g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 74.26g | 2.87g |
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| Magnesium | 127mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 194mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 7.3g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 2.21mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 214IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.485mg | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 15.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.667g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.251g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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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
32%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain 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 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.