Red leaf lettuce vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Red leaf lettuce and Chayote?
- Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Iron, while Chayote is higher in Folate, and Copper.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 114% higher.
We used Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +339.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3322% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.6% |
~equal in
Water
~94.24g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 2.81g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 4.51g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.063mg |
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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?
is better in case of low 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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 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.