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

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The main differences between Red leaf lettuce and Chrysanthemum

  • Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chrysanthemum is 175% higher.
  • Red leaf lettuce contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chrysanthemum. Red leaf lettuce contains 375µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chrysanthemum contains 116µg.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
2
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Copper +389.3%
Contains more Manganese +364.5%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +203.2%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Copper +389.3%
Contains more Manganese +364.5%

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.
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
3
:
7
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.5%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
1
:
4
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +201.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +152.6%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +201.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4

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 Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 1.36g 0.02g Red leaf lettuce
Protein 1.33g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.22g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 2.26g 3.02g Chrysanthemum
Calories 16kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 0.48g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 0.9g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 33mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.2mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 12mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 28mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 187mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 25mg 118mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.028mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.203mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 7492IU 2320IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 375µg 116µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 3.7mg 1.4mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.144mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 36µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 140.3µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
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
Saturated Fat 0.017g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Red leaf lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 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 Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.