Lettuce vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lettuce and drumstick tree
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and iron, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and copper.
- Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 146% more than lettuce.
- Lettuce contains 93 times more vitamin A than drumstick tree. While lettuce contains 370µg of vitamin A, drumstick tree contains only 4µg.
- Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Drumstick pods, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +246.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.4% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +9150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1432.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +492.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.6% |
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Water
~88.2g
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2633.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 141mg | 146% |
| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 4µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.794mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 461mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.36mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Folate | 38µg | 44µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.36g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.102g | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.