Lettuce vs. Chicory roots, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lettuce and chicory roots, raw?
- Lettuce is higher in vitamin A, yet chicory roots, raw is higher in vitamin B6 and copper.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 148% more.
- Lettuce has 2 times more folate than chicory roots, raw. While lettuce has 38µg of folate, chicory roots, raw has only 23µg.
- The amount of sugar in lettuce is lower.
We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Chicory roots, raw types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.8% |
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:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
17.51 g
Water:
80 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +510.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.4g
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
0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.087g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 17.51g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Folate | 38µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.323mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 72kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 290mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 16.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 8.73g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory roots, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory roots, raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicory roots, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)