Lettuce vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lettuce and focaccia?
- Lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, yet focaccia is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 148% higher.
- Lettuce has 22 times more vitamin K than focaccia. Lettuce has 126.3µg of vitamin K, while focaccia has 5.7µg.
- Lettuce contains less sodium.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index than focaccia.
We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +638.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2550% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2115.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +369% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +878.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +544.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1148.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1112.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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 K | 126.3µg | 5.7µg | 101% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.47mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.16mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 15.9µg | 28% |
| Folate | 38µg | 138µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 561mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 3.67mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.301mg | 17% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 8.77g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 128mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 5.67g | 14% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 249kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 7.89g | 12% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 35.82g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 1.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.645mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.42mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.994g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.364mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.877g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 36mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 1.75g | N/A |
| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia 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.