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Lettuce vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lettuce and lettuce?

    We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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.
    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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~36mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~194mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.86mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.029mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.18mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~29mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~28mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.25mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

    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% 444% 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 31% 444% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~9.2mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~7405IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.375mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.134mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~126.3µg
    ~equal in Folate ~38µg
    ~equal in Choline ~13.6mg

    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
    3% 95%
    Protein: 1.36 g
    Fats: 0.15 g
    Carbs: 2.87 g
    Water: 94.98 g
    Other: 0.64 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.36g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.15g
    ~equal in Carbs ~2.87g
    ~equal in Water ~94.98g
    ~equal in Other ~0.64g

    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
    19% 6% 76%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.02g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.006g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.082g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    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
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0.36g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0.43g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Lettuce Lettuce Opinion
    Calories 15kcal 15kcal
    Protein 1.36g 1.36g
    Fats 0.15g 0.15g
    Vitamin C 9.2mg 9.2mg
    Net carbs 1.57g 1.57g
    Carbs 2.87g 2.87g
    Magnesium 13mg 13mg
    Calcium 36mg 36mg
    Potassium 194mg 194mg
    Iron 0.86mg 0.86mg
    Sugar 0.78g 0.78g
    Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
    Copper 0.029mg 0.029mg
    Zinc 0.18mg 0.18mg
    Phosphorus 29mg 29mg
    Sodium 28mg 28mg
    Vitamin A 7405IU 7405IU
    Vitamin A 370µg 370µg
    Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
    Manganese 0.25mg 0.25mg
    Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
    Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.07mg
    Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.08mg
    Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.375mg
    Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.134mg
    Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg
    Vitamin K 126.3µg 126.3µg
    Folate 38µg 38µg
    Choline 13.6mg 13.6mg
    Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.02g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.006g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.082g
    Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.009mg
    Threonine 0.059mg 0.059mg
    Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.084mg
    Leucine 0.079mg 0.079mg
    Lysine 0.084mg 0.084mg
    Methionine 0.016mg 0.016mg
    Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.055mg
    Valine 0.07mg 0.07mg
    Histidine 0.022mg 0.022mg
    Fructose 0.43g 0.43g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Lettuce Lettuce
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    69%
    Lettuce
    69%
    Lettuce
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    14%
    Lettuce
    14%
    Lettuce

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.78 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (28 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.02 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
    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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    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.

    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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.