Red leaf lettuce vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Red leaf lettuce and Celtuce
- Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin A, and Iron, however, Celtuce has more Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 22% more.
- Red leaf lettuce has 2 times more Iron than Celtuce. Red leaf lettuce has 1.2mg of Iron, while Celtuce has 0.55mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Celtuce, 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 IronIron | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +238.9% |
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 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +427% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.8% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
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Water
~94.5g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 19.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 1.95g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 3500IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 175µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.688mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 46µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.052mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
71%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celtuce is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.