Quinoa vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between quinoa and lettuce
- Quinoa has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, and fiber; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 148% more than quinoa.
- Lettuce has 7 times less copper than quinoa. Quinoa has 0.192mg of copper, while lettuce has 0.029mg.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of quinoa is 53, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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 | +392.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +562.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +505.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +424.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
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 | +186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +642.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1214.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 29mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.029mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.082g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 0g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.36g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 2.87g | 6% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 15kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.15g | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Choline | 23mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.006g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.