Lettuce vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lettuce and Potato chips

Lettuce has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Lettuce is 87% higher.
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains more Calcium +50%

Contains more Iron +89.5%

Contains more Magnesium +415.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +469%

Contains more Potassium +557.2%

Contains less Sodium -71.4%

Contains more Zinc +505.6%

Contains more Copper +955.2%

Contains more Manganese +76%

Contains more Selenium +1250%

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains more Calcium +50%

Contains more Iron +89.5%

Contains more Magnesium +415.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +469%

Contains more Potassium +557.2%

Contains less Sodium -71.4%

Contains more Zinc +505.6%

Contains more Copper +955.2%

Contains more Manganese +76%

Contains more Selenium +1250%

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.

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +471.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +4040.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +238%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +920.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%

Contains more Folate +18.4%

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +471.5%

Contains more Vitamin E +4040.9%

Contains more Vitamin C +238%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +920.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%

Contains more Folate +18.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains more Water +4898.9%

Contains more Protein +414.7%

Contains more Fats +22966.7%

Contains more Carbs +1743.2%

Contains more Other +462.5%

Lettuce

Protein: 1.36 g

Fats: 0.15 g

Carbs: 2.87 g

Water: 94.98 g

Other: 0.64 g

Potato chips

Protein: 7 g

Fats: 34.6 g

Carbs: 52.9 g

Water: 1.9 g

Other: 3.6 g

Contains more Water +4898.9%

Contains more Protein +414.7%

Contains more Fats +22966.7%

Contains more Carbs +1743.2%

Contains more Other +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Lettuce

Potato chips

Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163900%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14741.5%

Lettuce

Saturated Fat: 0.02 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g

Potato chips

Saturated Fat: 10.96 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163900%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14741.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	1.57g	48.1g
Protein	1.36g	7g
Fats	0.15g	34.6g
Carbs	2.87g	52.9g
Calories	15kcal	536kcal
Fructose	0.43g
Sugar	0.78g	0.22g
Fiber	1.3g	4.8g
Calcium	36mg	24mg
Iron	0.86mg	1.63mg
Magnesium	13mg	67mg
Phosphorus	29mg	165mg
Potassium	194mg	1275mg
Sodium	28mg	8mg
Zinc	0.18mg	1.09mg
Copper	0.029mg	0.306mg
Manganese	0.25mg	0.44mg
Selenium	0.6µg	8.1µg
Vitamin A	7405IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	370µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.22mg	9.11mg
Vitamin C	9.2mg	31.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.07mg	0.167mg
Vitamin B2	0.08mg	0.197mg
Vitamin B3	0.375mg	3.827mg
Vitamin B5	0.134mg	0.402mg
Vitamin B6	0.09mg	0.66mg
Folate	38µg	45µg
Vitamin K	126.3µg	22.1µg
Tryptophan	0.009mg	0.108mg
Threonine	0.059mg	0.253mg
Isoleucine	0.084mg	0.283mg
Leucine	0.079mg	0.419mg
Lysine	0.084mg	0.424mg
Methionine	0.016mg	0.11mg
Phenylalanine	0.055mg	0.31mg
Valine	0.07mg	0.392mg
Histidine	0.022mg	153mg
Saturated Fat	0.02g	10.96g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.006g	9.84g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.082g	12.17g

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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%

59%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

14%

53%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.94g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)

Which food is cheaper?

Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Lettuce vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Lettuce and Potato chips

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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