Red leaf lettuce vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Red leaf lettuce and Chili Pepper?
- Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A, yet Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 265% more.
- Red leaf lettuce has 10 times more Vitamin K than Chili Pepper. While Red leaf lettuce has 140.3µg of Vitamin K, Chili Pepper have only 14.3µg.
We used Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +521.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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 | +535.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +881.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
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Water
~87.74g
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Other
~0.6g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +120% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 242.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 7.96g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 9.46g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.2mg | |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 5.1g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 1179IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.237mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 14.3µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.041mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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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
71%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper 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 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.