Cardoon vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cardoon and escarole?
- Cardoon is richer in copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet escarole is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Cardoon's daily need coverage for copper is 16% higher.
- Cardoon has 9 times more sodium than escarole. Cardoon has 170mg of sodium, while escarole has 19mg.
We used Cardoon, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 177% | |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.087mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.826mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 94µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.016mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.385mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 78µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 19kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.47g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.07g | 3.07g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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
9%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Escarole is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)