Lettuce vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lettuce and hash browns different?
- Lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 148% higher.
- Lettuce contains 13 times more vitamin K than hash browns. While lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, hash browns contain only 9.9µg.
- Lettuce has less sodium.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index (32) than hash browns (56).
Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237.9% |
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 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1175.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1090.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.9% |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11260% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +906.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.4% |
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
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6808.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +79.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 9.9µg | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 5.665g | 37% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 17.04g | 26% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 566mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 7.827g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 2.62mg | 16% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 272kcal | 13% |
| Starch | 0g | 25.74g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 2.54g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 1.838mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 28.88g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.186mg | 7% |
| Folate | 38µg | 12µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 5.4mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 2.58g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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