Pastry vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pastry and lettuce
- Pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 148% more than pastry.
- Lettuce has 482 times less saturated fat than pastry. Pastry has 9.643g of saturated fat, while lettuce has 0.02g.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pastry is 59, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Lettuce, green leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +293.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +468.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1011.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +684.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +436.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1471.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1017.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +359850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5868.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 126.3µg | 92% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 0.15g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 0.006g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.02g | 44% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 0.6µg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.082g | 32% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 15kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.375mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.86mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 2.87g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 1.36g | 12% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Folate | 78µg | 38µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.