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Sherbet vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sherbet and lettuce

  • Sherbet has more vitamin B12; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 147% more than sherbet.
  • Lettuce contains less saturated fat.
  • Sherbet has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sherbet is 59, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sherbet, orange and Lettuce, green 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.1%
Contains more IronIron +514.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2172.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.029mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2983.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more FatsFats +1233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +959.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8733.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.082g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sherbet Lettuce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin A 12µg 370µg 40%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.25mg 10%
Folate 4µg 38µg 9%
Carbs 30.4g 2.87g 9%
Iron 0.14mg 0.86mg 9%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 9.2mg 8%
Calories 144kcal 15kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1.16g 0.02g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.07mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.18mg 3%
Fats 2g 0.15g 3%
Potassium 96mg 194mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.375mg 2%
Phosphorus 40mg 29mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.134mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 13mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.08mg 1%
Protein 1.1g 1.36g 1%
Choline 7.7mg 13.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.006g 1%
Sodium 46mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 1.57g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 0.78g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
Copper 0.028mg 0.029mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.082g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet Lettuce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Sherbet
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients
  2. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.