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Lettuce vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lettuce and Spelt

  • Lettuce has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, however, Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Lettuce is 41% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Spelt, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +641.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +594.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +417.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%

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% 444% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
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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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +821.3%
~equal in Other ~0.65g

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
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100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Spelt Opinion
Calories 15kcal 127kcal Spelt
Protein 1.36g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.15g 0.85g Spelt
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0mg Lettuce
Net carbs 1.57g 22.54g Spelt
Carbs 2.87g 26.44g Spelt
Magnesium 13mg 49mg Spelt
Calcium 36mg 10mg Lettuce
Potassium 194mg 143mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 1.67mg Spelt
Sugar 0.78g Spelt
Fiber 1.3g 3.9g Spelt
Copper 0.029mg 0.215mg Spelt
Zinc 0.18mg 1.25mg Spelt
Starch 0g 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 29mg 150mg Spelt
Sodium 28mg 5mg Spelt
Vitamin A 7405IU 4IU Lettuce
Vitamin A 370µg 0µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 0.25mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.6µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.03mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 13µg Lettuce
Choline 13.6mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 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
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Spelt
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
9%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.