Red leaf lettuce vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Red leaf lettuce and Turnip
- Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, and Folate, while Turnip has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 117% higher.
- The amount of Sugar in Red leaf lettuce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Turnips, 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 | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +140200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
~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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
~equal in
Water
~91.87g
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
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 4.63g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 6.43g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 191mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.053g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red leaf lettuce 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 ($)
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.