Lettuce vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lettuce and tamarind
- Lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 148% more than tamarind.
- Tamarind contains 45 times less vitamin K than lettuce. Lettuce contains 126.3µg of vitamin K, while tamarind contains 2.8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +607.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4410.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +511.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +416.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +202.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2077.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +321.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2916.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 2.8µg | 103% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 2µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.8mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 62.5g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 92mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.1g | 15% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 113mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 15kcal | 239kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 1.938mg | 10% |
| Folate | 38µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 3.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 74mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.014mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (28 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.