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 A, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin C.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 148% 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +996.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +188.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1450% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
Contains more IronIron | +72% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +402.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +861.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1017.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +27.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +338.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
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Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +311.1% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +152.9% |
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
Copper | 0.318mg | 0.029mg | 32% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.134mg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.08mg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.375mg | 20% |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 0.6µg | 16% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 9.2mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 29mg | 8% |
Folate | 17µg | 38µg | 5% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
Potassium | 318mg | 194mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.09g | 1.36g | 3% |
Calcium | 3mg | 36mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Sodium | 5mg | 28mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 13mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.082g | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Calories | 22kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.34g | 0.15g | 0% |
Carbs | 3.26g | 2.87g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.26g | 1.57g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.98g | 0.78g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.02g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.006g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0.43g | 0% |
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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
26%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?

Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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