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Lettuce vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lettuce and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 100% more.
  • Lettuce is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +155.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +155.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3902.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2040.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +3902.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2040.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +410.5%
Contains more Other +96.9%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +410.5%
Contains more Other +96.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1536.6%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1536.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +80%
Contains more Fructose +115%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +80%
Contains more Fructose +115%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 1.36g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.15g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 2.87g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 15kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 0g 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.43g 0.2g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 36mg 18mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.31mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 29mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 194mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 28mg 306mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.029mg 0.035mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.25mg 0.098mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 7405IU 185IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 43µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.015mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.015mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 38µg 9µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 126.3µg 5.9µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.577g Lettuce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
75%
Lettuce
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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