Lettuce vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lettuce and corn raw
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, corn raw is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 144% more than corn raw.
- Corn raw has 421 times less vitamin K than lettuce. Lettuce has 126.3µg of vitamin K, while corn raw has 0.3µg.
- Corn raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.4% |
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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +372% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +435.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +551.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +493.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +852.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +351.2% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 0.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 9µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.717mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 1.77mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 18.7g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 86kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.487g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 6.8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Starch | 0g | 5.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 270mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.325g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.432g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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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