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Lettuce vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lettuce and roquefort

  • Lettuce has more vitamin A; however, roquefort has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 127% more.
  • Lettuce is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1738.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1055.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1251.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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.
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +632.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.5%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1483.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +906.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1509.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Saturated fat 0.02g 19.263g 87%
Sodium 28mg 1809mg 77%
Calcium 36mg 662mg 63%
Phosphorus 29mg 392mg 52%
Fats 0.15g 30.64g 47%
Protein 1.36g 21.54g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.586mg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 1.731mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 8.474g 21%
Calories 15kcal 369kcal 18%
Zinc 0.18mg 2.08mg 17%
Manganese 0.25mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1.32g 8%
Vitamin A 370µg 294µg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Magnesium 13mg 30mg 4%
Iron 0.86mg 0.56mg 4%
Folate 38µg 49µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.124mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 194mg 91mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.734mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Copper 0.029mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 2.87g 2g 0%
Net carbs 1.57g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1781mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.