Red leaf lettuce vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between red leaf lettuce and peas
- Red leaf lettuce has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, peas have more vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3057% more.
- Red leaf lettuce has 9 times more vitamin A than peas. Red leaf lettuce has 375µg of vitamin A, while peas have 40µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +517.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
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 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +283.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.7% |
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:
5.36 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
15.63 g
Water:
77.87 g
Other:
0.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +591.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.3% |
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Fats
~0.22g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +280% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.28 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5.22 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.41 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.18 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +46.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 153mg | 3057% |
| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 25.9µg | 95% |
| Vitamin A | 375µg | 40µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 5.5g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.259mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.525mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 117mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 14.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 2.021mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.216mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.33g | 5.36g | 8% |
| Folate | 36µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 15.63g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.54mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 29.7mg | 3% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 84kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 271mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.36g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0.41g | 0% |
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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%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)