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Lettuce vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lettuce and Pastry

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 92% more than Pastry.
  • Lettuce contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
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Pastry
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Potassium +218%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +293.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Selenium +3933.3%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Potassium +218%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +197.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.9%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +293.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Contains more Selenium +3933.3%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +740400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +684.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.5%
Contains more Folate +105.3%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +740400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +684.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1011.5%
Contains more Folate +105.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains more Water +1017.4%
Contains more Protein +436.8%
Contains more Fats +25300%
Contains more Carbs +1471.4%
Contains more Other +56.3%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +1017.4%
Contains more Protein +436.8%
Contains more Fats +25300%
Contains more Carbs +1471.4%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5868.3%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5868.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce Pastry
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 Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 1.36g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 0.15g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 2.87g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 15kcal 551kcal Pastry
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 36mg 10mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 29mg 60mg Pastry
Potassium 194mg 61mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 249mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.029mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.25mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 0.6µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 7405IU 1IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.021mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 126.3µg 16.1µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.059mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.079mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.084mg 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.016mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.07mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.022mg 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0.02g 9.643g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.