Lettuce vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lettuce and heart of palm
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, heart of palm is higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 147% more than heart of palm.
Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Hearts of palm, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +830.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2120.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1972.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +792.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.9% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 0µg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.644mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.81mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 1806mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 3µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 3.73mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.69mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 25.61g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 115kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 38µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.089g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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