Red leaf lettuce vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are red leaf lettuce and chicory different?
- Red leaf lettuce is richer in vitamin A and iron, while chicory is higher in fiber.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 149% more than chicory.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 5 times more iron than chicory. Red leaf lettuce contains 1.2mg of iron, while chicory contains 0.24mg.
Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Chicory, witloof, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.1% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77% |
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Water
~94.52g
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
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 117% | |
| Vitamin A | 375µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 187mg | 211mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.33g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.36g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Folate | 36µg | 37µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)