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Lettuce vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lettuce and Black pepper

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin A RAE, while Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 544% more than Lettuce.
  • Lettuce contains 14 times more Vitamin A RAE than Black pepper. While Lettuce contains 370µg of Vitamin A RAE, Black pepper contains only 27µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Spices, pepper, black.

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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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
0
:
10
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Calcium +1130.6%
Contains more Iron +1029.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.8%
Contains more Potassium +585.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +561.1%
Contains more Copper +4486.2%
Contains more Manganese +5001.2%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Calcium +1130.6%
Contains more Iron +1029.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.8%
Contains more Potassium +585.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +561.1%
Contains more Copper +4486.2%
Contains more Manganese +5001.2%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%

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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
3
:
7
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +1253.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.6%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin A +1253.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Water +662.3%
Contains more Protein +664%
Contains more Fats +2073.3%
Contains more Carbs +2128.2%
Contains more Other +1453.1%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Water +662.3%
Contains more Protein +664%
Contains more Fats +2073.3%
Contains more Carbs +2128.2%
Contains more Other +1453.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12216.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1117.1%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12216.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1117.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
2
:
2
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +87%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Lettuce
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Black pepper
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +87%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 1.36g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0.15g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 2.87g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 15kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.43g 0.23g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 1.3g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 36mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 0.86mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 13mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 29mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 194mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 28mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 0.18mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.029mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.25mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 7405IU 547IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 27µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 38µg 17µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.059mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 0.079mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.084mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.016mg 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.07mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.022mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.392g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
75%
Lettuce
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.