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Lettuce vs. Rice noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lettuce and Rice noodles?

  • Lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Rice noodles is higher in Selenium.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 105% more.

We used Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Rice noodles, cooked 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4750%
Contains more IronIron +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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
11
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%
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 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +736.6%

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
32% 36% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.023 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Rice noodles Opinion
Calories 15kcal 108kcal Rice noodles
Protein 1.36g 1.79g Rice noodles
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Rice noodles
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Net carbs 1.57g 23.01g Rice noodles
Carbs 2.87g 24.01g Rice noodles
Magnesium 13mg 3mg Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 4mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg 4mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.14mg Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 0.03g Rice noodles
Fiber 1.3g 1g Lettuce
Copper 0.029mg 0.038mg Rice noodles
Zinc 0.18mg 0.25mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 29mg 20mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 19mg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 7405IU 0IU Lettuce
Vitamin A 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg 0.114mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 4.5µg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.018mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.004mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.072mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.011mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.006mg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg 0µg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 1µg Lettuce
Choline 13.6mg 1.6mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.023g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.026g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.023g Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.059mg 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.073mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.084mg 0.062mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.07mg 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.022mg 0.045mg Rice noodles
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Rice noodles
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
1%
Rice noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
8%
Rice noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.