Red leaf lettuce vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Red leaf lettuce and Turnip greens?
- Turnip greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Vitamin E, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese than Red leaf lettuce.
- Turnip greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 189% higher.
We used Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +803.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +640.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.8% |
~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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.23g
~equal in
Water
~93.2g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 1.33g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 27.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.36g | 0.86g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 4.36g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 137mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 203mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7492IU | 7625IU |
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| Vitamin A | 375µg | 381µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.411mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 367.6µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 118µg |
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| Choline | 11.8mg | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.059mg |
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.074mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.07mg |
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| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.078mg |
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| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.028mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
71%
130%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
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 ($)