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Portobello vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Portobello and Red leaf lettuce

  • Portobello has more Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 117% more than Portobello.
  • Red leaf lettuce has 19 times less Vitamin B3 than Portobello. Portobello has 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Red leaf lettuce has 0.321mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Lettuce, red 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 Phosphorus +382.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1289.3%
Contains more Selenium +1360%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Manganese +203%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +382.1%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +1289.3%
Contains more Selenium +1360%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Manganese +203%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +146.6%
Contains more Fats +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Equal in Water - 95.64
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +146.6%
Contains more Fats +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Other +89.1%
Equal in Water - 95.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1030%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1030%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Portobello Red leaf lettuce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 1.36g Portobello
Protein 3.28g 1.33g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.22g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 2.26g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 16kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g 0g Portobello
Fructose 0g 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 2.26g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 2.2g 0.9g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 0.4mg 1.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 28mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 187mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 25mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.2mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.028mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 21.9µg 1.5µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.064mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.077mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.321mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.144mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.1mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 0µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.022mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.048mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.038mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.07mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.045mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.016mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.067mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.048mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.019mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.005g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.072g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Red leaf lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Portobello
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/nutrients
  2. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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