Lettuce vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lettuce and tofu
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate; however, tofu is richer in iron, calcium, copper, manganese, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 146% more than tofu.
- Tofu has 92 times less vitamin C than lettuce. Lettuce has 9.2mg of vitamin C, while tofu has 0.1mg.
- Lettuce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, raw and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +60.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +872.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +523.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +565.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1383.3% |
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 | +9100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +494.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3086.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3191.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 2.4µg | 103% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 5.36mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 350mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.193mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.699g | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 8.9µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.605mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 8.08g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 4.78g | 7% |
| Folate | 38µg | 15µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 0.691g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 76kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 1.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 0.62g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.221mg | 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%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.671g)
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)