Escarole vs. Kale raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Escarole and Kale raw?
- Escarole is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Kale raw is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Kale raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 411% more.
- Escarole has 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Kale raw. While Escarole has 0.826mg of Vitamin B5, Kale raw has only 0.091mg.
We used Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Kale, raw types 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1623% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +807.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1825% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +429.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1593.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +232.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +317.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 49kcal |
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| Protein | 1.15g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 120mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.27g | 5.15g |
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| Carbs | 3.07g | 8.75g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 46mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 245mg | 491mg |
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| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.47mg |
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| Sugar | 0.23g | 2.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.6g |
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| Copper | 0.087mg | 1.499mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 19mg | 38mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1888IU | 9990IU |
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| Vitamin A | 94µg | 500µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 1.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.385mg | 0.659mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.312mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 704.8µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 141µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 0.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.052g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.338g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.09mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg |
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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
63%
234%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
83%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
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 ($)