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Lettuce vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lettuce and duck meat

  • Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K, while duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 144% more than duck meat.
  • Lettuce contains 25 times more vitamin K than duck meat. While lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, duck meat contains only 5.1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lettuce is lower.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of duck meat is 0, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1215.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +214%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +437.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3233.3%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2376.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +719.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.6%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1296.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18800%
Contains more OtherOther +28.1%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4351.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 5.1µg 101%
Saturated fat 0.02g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.15g 28.35g 43%
Selenium 0.6µg 20µg 35%
Protein 1.36g 18.99g 35%
Vitamin A 370µg 63µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 12.9g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 4.825mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 3.65g 24%
Iron 0.86mg 2.7mg 23%
Copper 0.029mg 0.227mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 1.098mg 19%
Phosphorus 29mg 156mg 18%
Calories 15kcal 337kcal 16%
Zinc 0.18mg 1.86mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.269mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Manganese 0.25mg 0.019mg 10%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.174mg 9%
Folate 38µg 6µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.18mg 7%
Choline 13.6mg 50.4mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 11mg 3%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Carbs 2.87g 0g 1%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Sodium 28mg 59mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Potassium 194mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.