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Lettuce vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lettuce and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 104% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Lettuce contains 125 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. Lettuce contains 0.25mg of Manganese, while Dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
  • Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Dulce de Leche types were used 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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
4
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6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Iron +405.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Calcium +597.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Zinc +338.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +405.9%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Copper +625%
Contains more Manganese +12400%
Contains more Calcium +597.2%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Zinc +338.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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
8
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin A +2673.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9615.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
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%
Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2673.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9615.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +230.8%
Contains more Protein +402.9%
Contains more Fats +4800%
Contains more Carbs +1828.6%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Dulce de Leche
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +230.8%
Contains more Protein +402.9%
Contains more Fats +4800%
Contains more Carbs +1828.6%
Contains more Other +173.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
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2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.3%
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35616.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Fructose +34.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +372.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
Dulce de Leche
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Fructose +34.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +372.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce Dulce de Leche
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 1.36g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.15g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 2.87g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 15kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.43g 0.32g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 49.74g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 0g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.86mg 0.17mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 29mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 194mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 28mg 129mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.029mg 0.004mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg 0.002mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 7405IU 267IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 74µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 9.2mg 2.6mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.016mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.21mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.016mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 11µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 126.3µg 1.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 4.534g Lettuce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.