Lettuce vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lettuce and margarine
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium; however, margarine is richer in vitamin E.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 77% more than margarine.
- Lettuce contains less saturated fat.
- Lettuce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +977.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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 | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1530.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +474.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53706.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +647850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29536.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 24.302g | 161% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 80.71g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 38.877g | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 15.189g | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 9mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 819µg | 50% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 717kcal | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 93µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 12.4mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)