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Lettuce vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lettuce and Pizza

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A, however, Pizza has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 100% more.
  • Lettuce has 5 times more Vitamin A than Pizza. Lettuce has 370µg of Vitamin A, while Pizza has 69µg.
  • Lettuce is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +422.2%
Contains more IronIron +188.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%

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%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1785.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +120%
Contains more ProteinProtein +737.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6360%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1061.3%
Contains more OtherOther +278.1%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43366.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1950%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +116.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +132.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Pizza Opinion
Calories 15kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 1.36g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.15g 9.69g Pizza
Vitamin C 9.2mg 1.4mg Lettuce
Net carbs 1.57g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 2.87g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Pizza
Calcium 36mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 194mg 172mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 0.78g 3.58g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.029mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.18mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 0g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 29mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 28mg 598mg Lettuce
Vitamin A 7405IU 358IU Lettuce
Vitamin A 370µg 69µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.25mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 126.3µg 6.7µg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Lettuce
Choline 13.6mg 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 0.02g 4.465g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1.681g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.079mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.084mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.016mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.07mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.022mg 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 0.43g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
69%
Lettuce
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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