Carrot vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrots and marrow-stem Kale
- Carrots have more vitamin A; however, marrow-stem Kale is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, manganese, calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 353% more than carrots.
- Marrow-stem Kale contains 3 times less vitamin A than carrots. Carrots contain 16706IU of vitamin A, while marrow-stem Kale contains 5019IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +603% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1200% |
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 AVitamin A | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +498.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3211.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +578.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
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Water
~89.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.201 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 437.1µg | 353% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 251µg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 35.3mg | 33% |
| Folate | 19µg | 129µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.658mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 232mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 2.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 3.02g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 23.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 213mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.742mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.201g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 5.42g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.61g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 1.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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120%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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