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Kale vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kale and Pickled cucumber

  • Pickled cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Kale covers your daily Vitamin K needs 642% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • Kale has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +891.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +3681.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +891.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +83.5%
Contains more Manganese +3681.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Kale
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Contains more Vitamin A +7031.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1638.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +7031.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1638.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +475.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +149.1%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Equal in Water - 94.08
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +475.8%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +149.1%
Contains more Other +259.8%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kale Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 1.06g Kale
Protein 1.9g 0.33g Kale
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Kale
Carbs 5.63g 2.26g Kale
Calories 28kcal 11kcal Kale
Sugar 1.25g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 2g 1.2g Kale
Calcium 72mg 0mg Kale
Iron 0.9mg 0.4mg Kale
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Kale
Phosphorus 28mg 14mg Kale
Potassium 228mg 23mg Kale
Sodium 23mg 1208mg Kale
Zinc 0.24mg 0.02mg Kale
Copper 0.156mg 0.085mg Kale
Manganese 0.416mg 0.011mg Kale
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Kale
Vitamin A 13621IU 191IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 681µg 10µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.09mg Kale
Vitamin C 41mg 1mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.01mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.038mg Kale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.009mg Kale
Folate 13µg 1µg Kale
Vitamin K 817µg 47µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.003mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg 0.009mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.01mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg 0.014mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg 0.014mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg 0.003mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.009mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg 0.011mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg 0.005mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.052g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.003g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g 0.081g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kale Pickled cucumber
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
258%
Kale
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Kale
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale
Kale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.052 g)

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.