Red leaf lettuce vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between red leaf lettuce and bamboo shoots
- Red leaf lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and folate; however, bamboo shoots are higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 149% more than bamboo shoots.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Bamboo shoots, 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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +578.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +37400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
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Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.1% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 0µg | 117% |
| Vitamin A | 375µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.19mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 533mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Folate | 36µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.2g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.33g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 5.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.36g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 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
46%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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