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Lettuce vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lettuce and Chinese cuisine?

  • Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 63% higher.
  • Lettuce has 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chinese cuisine. Lettuce has 370µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chinese cuisine has 63µg.
  • Lettuce contains less Sodium.

We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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
3
:
7
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Selenium +1016.7%
Equal in Potassium - 204
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Selenium +1016.7%
Equal in Potassium - 204

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
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin A +486.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin A +486.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Fats +3433.3%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +135.9%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Fats +3433.3%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Other +135.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2497.6%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2497.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
0
:
4
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +91.7%
Contains more Fructose +27.9%
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
Chinese cuisine
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +91.7%
Contains more Fructose +27.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 1.36g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 0.15g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 2.87g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 15kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 0g 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.43g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.78g 2.41g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 36mg 22mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 29mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 194mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 28mg 409mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.029mg 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.25mg 0.147mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 7405IU 1262IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 63µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 9.2mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.033mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.055mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 38µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 126.3µg 51.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.059mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.079mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.084mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.016mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.07mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.022mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.978g Lettuce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
75%
Lettuce
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.