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Red leaf lettuce vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Red leaf lettuce and Potato wedges?

  • Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% more.
  • Red leaf lettuce has 2 times more Iron than Potato wedges. While Red leaf lettuce has 1.2mg of Iron, Potato wedges have only 0.7mg.

We used Lettuce, red leaf, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Zinc +85%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1028.3%
Contains more Other +136.4%
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1028.3%
Contains more Other +136.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red leaf lettuce Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.36g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.33g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.22g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 2.26g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 16kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 0.48g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 0.9g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 33mg 15mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 28mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 187mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 25mg 49mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.028mg Red leaf lettuce
Manganese 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 7492IU 0IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 375µg 0µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 3.7mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.077mg 0.04mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.144mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
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 0.55g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red leaf lettuce Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red leaf lettuce
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.