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Escarole vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Escarole and Portobello?

  • Escarole is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Portobello is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Escarole's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 177% more.

We used Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Manganese +474.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +347.1%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Manganese +474.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.6%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Copper +347.1%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Zinc - 0.65

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +662.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Protein +185.2%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Water - 90.66
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Protein +185.2%
Contains more Fats +222.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.4%
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Escarole Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 0.27g 2.24g Portobello
Protein 1.15g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.18g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 3.07g 4.44g Portobello
Calories 19kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 0.23g 2.26g Escarole
Fiber 2.8g 2.2g Escarole
Calcium 46mg 3mg Escarole
Iron 0.72mg 0.4mg Escarole
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 22mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 245mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 19mg 11mg Portobello
Zinc 0.69mg 0.65mg Escarole
Copper 0.087mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.385mg 0.067mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 1888IU 0IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 94µg 0µg Escarole
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0mg Escarole
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Escarole
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.312mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 78µg 19µg Escarole
Vitamin K 211.9µg 0µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.046mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.09mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.058mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.013mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.058mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.021mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.064g Escarole
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Escarole Portobello
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
67%
Escarole
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Escarole
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/nutrients
  2. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.