Peach vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and iceberg lettuce:
- Iceberg lettuce has 67% less calories than peach.
- Iceberg lettuce has 71% less carbohydrates than peach.
- Peach has more niacin, however, iceberg lettuce contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Iceberg lettuce has 67% less calories than peach - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to iceberg lettuce for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for iceberg lettuce, 22:73:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 73% |
| Fat | 6% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Iceberg lettuce has 71% less carbohydrates than peach - iceberg lettuce has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of protein - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and peach are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has 703% more Vitamin K than peach - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin, however, iceberg lettuce contains more folate. Both peach and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Peach | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Iceberg lettuce has 350% more calcium than peach - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of iron - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Iceberg lettuce and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - iceberg lettuce has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, both peach and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Peach | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 299 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 277 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
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 Peach or Iceberg Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Iceberg lettuce has 70% less calories than peach - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does iceberg lettuce or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, iceberg lettuce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than peach - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.