Beech Mushroom vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Butterhead lettuce has 63% less calories than beech mushroom.
- Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than beech mushroom.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 63% less calories than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for butterhead lettuce, 33:57:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Butterhead lettuce has 1000% more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than butterhead lettuce - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate. Both beech mushroom and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 520% more iron than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 70% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beech mushroom has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.034 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 60% less calories than beech mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or beech mushroom better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 70% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.