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Lettuce vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lettuce and fish sandwiches different?

  • Lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, while fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 146% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Lettuce contains 9 times more vitamin K than fish sandwiches. Lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, while fish sandwiches contain 13.6µg.
  • Lettuce is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index (56) than lettuce (32).

Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +74.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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.
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% 123% 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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +828.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +830%
Contains more OtherOther +232.8%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7530.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +233.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +241.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 13.6µg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 6.257g 41%
Vitamin A 370µg 6µg 40%
Selenium 0.6µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 28mg 602mg 25%
Fats 0.15g 12.45g 19%
Protein 1.36g 10.29g 18%
Phosphorus 29mg 116mg 12%
Calories 15kcal 257kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.21mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 2.15mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.02g 1.949g 9%
Iron 0.86mg 1.5mg 8%
Carbs 2.87g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 1.8mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 2.595g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.37mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.14mg 5%
Copper 0.029mg 0.075mg 5%
Zinc 0.18mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 13.6mg 28.9mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Folate 38µg 46µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Manganese 0.25mg 0.264mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1.47g 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.57g 25.69g N/A
Calcium 36mg 37mg 0%
Potassium 194mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Fish sandwich
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
45%
Lettuce
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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