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

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The main differences between Red leaf lettuce and Artichoke

  • Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A, yet Artichoke is richer in Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Red leaf lettuce is 105% higher.
  • Red leaf lettuce contains 375 times more Vitamin A than Artichoke. Red leaf lettuce contains 375µg of Vitamin A, while Artichoke contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 17% 45% 9.3% 5.5% 12% 3.3% 26% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +725%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 450% 3% 0% 16% 18% 6% 8.6% 23% 0% 351% 27% 6.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +848%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.072 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.005g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Artichoke Opinion
Calories 16kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Protein 1.33g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.22g 0.15g Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 3.7mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Net carbs 1.36g 5.11g Artichoke
Carbs 2.26g 10.51g Artichoke
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 33mg 44mg Artichoke
Potassium 187mg 370mg Artichoke
Iron 1.2mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.48g 0.99g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 0.9g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.028mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 28mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 25mg 94mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 7492IU 13IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 375µg 1µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.203mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.066mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.144mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 140.3µg 14.8µg Red leaf lettuce
Folate 36µg 68µg Artichoke
Choline 11.8mg 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.036g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.005g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.064g Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.038mg Red leaf lettuce
Leucine 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.045mg Red leaf lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Red leaf lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.067mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Histidine 0.019mg Red leaf lettuce
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
71%
Red leaf lettuce
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.