Lettuce vs. Green bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lettuce and green bean raw
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, green bean raw is higher in fiber.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 134% more than green bean raw.
- Green bean raw contains 3 times less vitamin K than lettuce. Lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, while green bean raw contains 43µg.
- Lettuce has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of lettuce is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Beans, snap, green, 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 ManganeseManganese | +15.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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 | +957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.32 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.9% |
~equal in
Water
~90.32g
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Other
~0.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.88 g
Sucrose:
0.36 g
Glucose:
1.51 g
Fructose:
1.39 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +319.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.3% |
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 43µg | 69% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 35µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 12.2mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.225mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.734mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 211mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 6.97g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.39g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 4.27g | N/A |
| Calcium | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 3.26g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.88g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 15.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 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
45%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)