Kumquat vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between kumquat and lettuce
- Kumquat has more vitamin C, fiber, and copper; however, lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and manganese.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 142% more.
- Kumquat has 12 times more sugar than lettuce. Kumquat has 9.36g of sugar, while lettuce has 0.78g.
- Kumquat has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Kumquats, 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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +377.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +454% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2466.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 9.2mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 370µg | 39% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.3g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Folate | 17µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 2.87g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 15kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.88g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.082g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 186mg | 194mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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
18%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat 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 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.