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Lettuce vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lettuce and Somen noodles

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6 in Lettuce is higher than in Somen noodles.
  • Lettuce covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 41% more than Somen noodles.
  • Lettuce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.

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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 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% 20% 8.3% 6% 12% 21% 33% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +569%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.251mg

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
10
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% 0% 5% 7.6% 1.8% 10% 3% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
~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
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +859.6%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Somen noodles Opinion
Calories 15kcal 131kcal Somen noodles
Protein 1.36g 4g Somen noodles
Fats 0.15g 0.18g Somen noodles
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Net carbs 1.57g 27.54g Somen noodles
Carbs 2.87g 27.54g Somen noodles
Magnesium 13mg 2mg Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 8mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg 29mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.52mg Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Somen noodles
Fiber 1.3g Lettuce
Copper 0.029mg 0.025mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.22mg Somen noodles
Phosphorus 29mg 27mg Lettuce
Sodium 28mg 161mg Lettuce
Vitamin A 7405IU 0IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.25mg 0.251mg Somen noodles
Selenium 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.033mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.097mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.172mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.013mg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 2µg Lettuce
Choline 13.6mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.025g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.021g Somen noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.073g Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.059mg 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.079mg 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.084mg 0.077mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.07mg 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.022mg 0.081mg Somen noodles
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Somen 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
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.