Lettuce vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lettuce and pound cake
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C, while pound cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 143% more than pound cake.
- The amount of sodium in lettuce is lower.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7329.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +382.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +267.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +267.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1769% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4069.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +30.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +108.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 1.7µg | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 70µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 4.811g | 22% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 353kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 140mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.249mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 1.615mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 5g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.485mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.36g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.6g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
45%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)