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Lettuce vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lettuce and barley flour

  • Lettuce has more vitamin K and vitamin A, while barley flour has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin K, 103% more than barley flour.
  • Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of barley flour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Barley flour or meal.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 9.6% 27% 101% 114% 55% 127% 0.52% 135% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +638.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +211.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +920.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +313.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6183.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 93% 26% 118% 8.7% 91% 0% 5.5% 6% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5640.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.145mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more WaterWater +684.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.1%
Contains more FatsFats +966.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2496.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.771 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +840.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Barley flour DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 2.2µg 103%
Selenium 0.6µg 37.7µg 67%
Vitamin A 370µg 0µg 41%
Phosphorus 29mg 296mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 6.269mg 37%
Fiber 1.3g 10.1g 35%
Copper 0.029mg 0.343mg 35%
Manganese 0.25mg 1.034mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.37mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.396mg 24%
Carbs 2.87g 74.52g 24%
Iron 0.86mg 2.68mg 23%
Magnesium 13mg 96mg 20%
Protein 1.36g 10.5g 18%
Calories 15kcal 345kcal 17%
Zinc 0.18mg 2mg 17%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg 10%
Folate 38µg 8µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.771g 5%
Choline 13.6mg 37.8mg 4%
Potassium 194mg 309mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.114mg 3%
Fats 0.15g 1.6g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg 2%
Sodium 28mg 4mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.02g 0.335g 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 64.42g N/A
Calcium 36mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.145mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.205g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0.356mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0.391mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.589mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.515mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Barley flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
45%
Lettuce
29%
Barley flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
84%
Barley flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour
Barley flour 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.

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/nutrients
  2. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/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.