Lettuce vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lettuce and sweet and sour
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and folate, while sweet, and sour has more manganese and copper.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 148% more than sweet and sour.
- Lettuce contains 632 times more vitamin K than sweet and sour. While lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, sweet, and sour contains only 0.2µg.
- The amount of sodium in lettuce is lower.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +403.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1231.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 0.2µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 1µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.761mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 371mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 38.22g | 12% |
| Folate | 38µg | 8µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 150kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.019mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.27g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 8.7mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0g | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)