Red leaf lettuce vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Red leaf lettuce and Taro
- Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Iron, yet Taro is higher in Copper, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily Vitamin K needs 116% more than Taro.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 94 times more Vitamin A than Taro. While Red leaf lettuce contains 375µg of Vitamin A, Taro contains only 4µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Taro, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.7% |
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 | +9757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13930% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1070.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.3% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 112kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 22.36g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 26.46g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 591mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 84mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 2.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.383mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.303mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 1µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.083g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.069mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.111mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.082mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.034mg |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 ($)
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.