Lettuce vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lettuce and chinese broccoli
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, chinese broccoli has more vitamin C, folate, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 115% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.
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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 IronIron | +53.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +351.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +380% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.4% |
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Water
~93.54g
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
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +733.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +302.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 84.8µg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 82µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 28.2mg | 21% |
| Folate | 38µg | 99µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.095mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 261mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 25.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.264mg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 3.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.05g | 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% |
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| 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
45%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli 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?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)