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

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Important differences between almonds and marrow-stem Kale

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron; however, marrow-stem Kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 364% more.
  • Almonds contain 22 times more copper than marrow-stem Kale. Almonds contain 1.031mg of copper, while marrow-stem Kale contains 0.046mg.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marrow-stem Kale is 32, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds and Collards, 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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.1%
Contains more IronIron +689.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1824%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +231.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1034.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +775.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +600.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8085.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1932.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105070%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6033.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 437.1µg 364%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.26mg 156%
Copper 1.031mg 0.046mg 109%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.201g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.03g 79%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.13mg 78%
Fats 49.93g 0.61g 76%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.658mg 66%
Phosphorus 481mg 25mg 65%
Magnesium 270mg 27mg 58%
Iron 3.71mg 0.47mg 41%
Vitamin C 0mg 35.3mg 39%
Protein 21.15g 3.02g 36%
Fiber 12.5g 4g 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 251µg 28%
Calories 579kcal 32kcal 27%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.21mg 26%
Folate 44µg 129µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.742mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.055g 17%
Potassium 733mg 213mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.054mg 13%
Choline 52.1mg 23.2mg 5%
Selenium 4.1µg 1.3µg 5%
Carbs 21.55g 5.42g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.267mg 4%
Calcium 269mg 232mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.165mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 0.46g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.047mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Marrow-stem Kale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
78%
Almonds
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.