Shallot vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shallot and Red leaf lettuce
- Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Copper, yet Red leaf lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Red leaf lettuce is 116% higher.
- Shallot contains 16 times more Sugar than Red leaf lettuce. Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, while Red leaf lettuce contains 0.48g.
Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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 CVitamin C | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +187200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17437.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +643.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.017g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 72kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 1.33g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.6g | 1.36g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 2.26g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 334mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.2mg | |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 7492IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 375µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 140.3µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 11.3mg | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.017g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.048mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.038mg |
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| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.07mg |
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| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.045mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.067mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.019mg |
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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
14%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.017 g)