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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Watercress

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 156% more.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 14 times more Folate than Watercress. Marrow-stem Kale contains 129µg of Folate, while Watercress contains 9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, raw and Watercress, 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.
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +169.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +67.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +510%
Contains more Carbs +320.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Water - 95.11
Equal in Other - 1.2
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +510%
Contains more Carbs +320.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Water - 95.11
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marrow-stem Kale Watercress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 0.79g Marrow-stem Kale
Protein 3.02g 2.3g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.1g Marrow-stem Kale
Carbs 5.42g 1.29g Marrow-stem Kale
Calories 32kcal 11kcal Marrow-stem Kale
Sugar 0.46g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 4g 0.5g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 120mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 0.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 25mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 213mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 17mg 41mg Marrow-stem Kale
Zinc 0.21mg 0.11mg Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.658mg 0.244mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 3191IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 160µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.129mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 9µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 250µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.03mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.093mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.117mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.033mg 0.02mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.12mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.047mg 0.04mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.008g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.035g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marrow-stem Kale Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/nutrients
  2. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.