Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw and Sweet onion?
- Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is richer in Vitamin K, yet Sweet onion is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 20% higher.
We used Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw and Onions, sweet, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 AVitamin A | +50100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7933.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
2.97 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.2% |
~equal in
Water
~91.24g
~equal in
Other
~0.33g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
0.91 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
2.26 g
Fructose:
2.02 g
Lactose:
0.02 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1340% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +148.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +102% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 14kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.77g | 6.65g |
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| Carbs | 2.97g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 7mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 141mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 1.97g | 5.02g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 502IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.076mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.041mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.123mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.091mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 6.7mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Lysine | 0.024mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.024mg |
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| Valine | 0.024mg | 0.02mg |
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| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 2.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
12%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.