Seaweed vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and lettuce different?
- Seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc, while lettuce is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 146% more than seaweed.
- Seaweed contains 9 times more magnesium than lettuce. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while lettuce contains 13mg.
- Lettuce is lower in sodium.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +830.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +348.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +583.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +379.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +932.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1533.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.5% |
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 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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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 126.3µg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 370µg | 40% |
| Folate | 180µg | 38µg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 13mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.86mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 36mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.134mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 9.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 194mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 2.87g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 13.6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
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.