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Smoothie vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between smoothie and lettuce

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C and vitamin B12; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A, iron, and fiber.
  • Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 140% more than smoothie.
  • Lettuce contains less sugar.
  • Smoothie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 +13.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +708.3%
Contains more IronIron +473.3%
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 CarbsCarbs +184.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%
~equal in Water ~94.98g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin A 370µg 41%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 9.2mg 17%
Manganese 0.25mg 11%
Folate 38µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Iron 0.15mg 0.86mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 6%
Potassium 24mg 194mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 29mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.375mg 3%
Copper 0.029mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 3%
Zinc 0.18mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 2.87g 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1%
Calories 37kcal 15kcal 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Calcium 41mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Protein 1.22g 1.36g 0%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.78g N/A
Sodium 29mg 28mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 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
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.