Chicken vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and chicken are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 106.2 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Butterhead lettuce has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than butterhead lettuce.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and butterhead lettuce has 93% less calories than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for butterhead lettuce, 35:54:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 54% |
| Fat | 51% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and chicken are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Butterhead lettuce has more dietary fiber than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butterhead lettuce has 106.2 times less saturated fat than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and butterhead lettuce are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Butterhead lettuce has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce has more Vitamin C than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 47 times more Vitamin K than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
| Chicken | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 73 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 338% more calcium than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce and chicken contain similar amounts of iron - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 184% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams. Both chicken and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.083 G |
| DHA | 0.031 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.016 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.155 G | 0.083 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.02 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 1.838 G | 0.034 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chicken or Butterhead Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and butterhead lettuce has 90% less calories than chicken - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and chicken are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does butterhead lettuce or chicken contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 180% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.