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Edible mushroom vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edible mushroom and Lettuce

  • Edible mushroom has more Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 105% more than Edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom contains 16 times more Selenium than Lettuce. While Edible mushroom contains 9.3µg of Selenium, Lettuce contains only 0.6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, 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.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
6
:
4
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +996.6%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +431.9%
Edible mushroom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +996.6%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +431.9%

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.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
7
:
5
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1017.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +338.1%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Edible mushroom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +861.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1017.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +338.1%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
4
:
1
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Equal in Water - 94.98
Edible mushroom
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Equal in Water - 94.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
1
:
2
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Edible mushroom
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
1
:
1
Lettuce
Lettuce
Contains more Glucose +311.1%
Contains more Fructose +152.9%
Edible mushroom
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Lettuce
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +311.1%
Contains more Fructose +152.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 1.57g Edible mushroom
Protein 3.09g 1.36g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 0.15g Edible mushroom
Carbs 3.26g 2.87g Edible mushroom
Calories 22kcal 15kcal Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 1.98g 0.78g Lettuce
Fiber 1g 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 3mg 36mg Lettuce
Iron 0.5mg 0.86mg Lettuce
Magnesium 9mg 13mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 86mg 29mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 194mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 28mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.18mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 0.029mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 9.3µg 0.6µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.07mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.08mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.375mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.134mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.09mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.009mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0.059mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.12mg 0.079mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg 0.084mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg 0.016mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.055mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0.07mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.022mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.082g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Edible mushroom
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.