Butterhead Lettuce vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and kimchi:
- Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 51% |
| Fat | 11% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has 45% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and kimchi are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce has more Vitamin C than kimchi - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than kimchi - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 135% more Vitamin K than kimchi - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain significant amounts of folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of calcium - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 102% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of potassium and it has 58% more potassium than kimchi - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 55 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 49 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Butterhead Lettuce | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.104 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or kimchi better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.