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Collard Greens vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Collard Greens and Borage

  • Collard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Borage covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Collard Greens.
  • Borage contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Collard Greens. Collard Greens contains 380µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Borage contains 210µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Borage, 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 +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +301.7%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Calcium +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +301.7%
Contains more Copper +154.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin A +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +84.6%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 93
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Carbs +84.6%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Collard Greens Borage Opinion
Net carbs 1.65g 3.06g Borage
Protein 2.71g 1.8g Collard Greens
Fats 0.72g 0.7g Collard Greens
Carbs 5.65g 3.06g Collard Greens
Calories 33kcal 21kcal Collard Greens
Sugar 0.4g Borage
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 141mg 93mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.13mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 21mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 32mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 117mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 15mg 80mg Collard Greens
Zinc 0.23mg 0.2mg Collard Greens
Copper 0.051mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.51mg 0.349mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 7600IU 4200IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 380µg 210µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 18.2mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.575mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.218mg 0.041mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.084mg Collard Greens
Folate 16µg 13µg Collard Greens
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g 0.17g Collard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g 0.109g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Collard Greens Borage
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
138%
Collard Greens
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Collard Greens
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.