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Lettuce vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lettuce and Garden rhubarb

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Garden rhubarb is richer in Calcium.
  • Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 81% more than Garden rhubarb.
  • Garden rhubarb has 74 times less Vitamin A RAE than Lettuce. Lettuce has 370µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Garden rhubarb has 5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Rhubarb, raw.

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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 Iron +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Contains more Iron +290.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 +7159.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
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 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +7159.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Water - 93.61
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Equal in Water - 93.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Garden rhubarb Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 2.74g Garden rhubarb
Protein 1.36g 0.9g Lettuce
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Garden rhubarb
Carbs 2.87g 4.54g Garden rhubarb
Calories 15kcal 21kcal Garden rhubarb
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 1.1g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Garden rhubarb
Calcium 36mg 86mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.86mg 0.22mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Lettuce
Phosphorus 29mg 14mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg 288mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 28mg 4mg Garden rhubarb
Zinc 0.18mg 0.1mg Lettuce
Copper 0.029mg 0.021mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg 0.196mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 1.1µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 7405IU 102IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 5µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin C 9.2mg 8mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.03mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.3mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.085mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.024mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 7µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg 29.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.053g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.099g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Garden rhubarb
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
12%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.