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Borage vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Borage and Rapini different?

  • Borage is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Rapini is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Rapini is 18% higher.
  • Borage contains 3 times more Copper than Rapini. While Borage contains 0.13mg of Copper, Rapini contains only 0.042mg.

Borage, raw and Broccoli raab, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Borage
4
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6
Rapini
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Zinc +285%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Zinc +285%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
Borage
3
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7
Rapini
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +538.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +538.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
4
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1
Rapini
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Water - 92.55
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
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2
Rapini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 0.15g Borage
Protein 1.8g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.7g 0.49g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 2.85g Borage
Calories 21kcal 22kcal Rapini
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Borage
Fiber 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 93mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 3.3mg 2.14mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 22mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 470mg 196mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 33mg Rapini
Zinc 0.2mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.13mg 0.042mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 4200IU 2622IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 131µg Borage
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 35mg 20.2mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.129mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 13µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.026g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage Rapini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Borage
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.