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Lettuce vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lettuce and Potato salad?

  • Lettuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Manganese, yet Potato salad is higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 38% more.
  • Lettuce has 5 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Lettuce has 38µg of Folate, Potato salad has only 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lettuce is lower.

We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this article.

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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 +89.5%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +306.9%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
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% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +89.5%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +306.9%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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 +4616.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4616.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 10
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +5366.7%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Other +204.7%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +5366.7%
Contains more Carbs +289.2%
Contains more Other +204.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4457.3%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4457.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 1.36g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.15g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 2.87g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 15kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g
Calcium 36mg 19mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.65mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 29mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 194mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 28mg 529mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.029mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.25mg 0.101mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 7405IU 157IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 32µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 38µg 7µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.059mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.079mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.084mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.016mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.07mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.022mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.429g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.