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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marrow-stem Kale and eggs

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 364% more than eggs.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marrow-stem Kale is 32, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Collards, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +364%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2430.8%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2269.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1059.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145600%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1166.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +383.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1639.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13490%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Egg DV% diff.
Vitamin K 437.1µg 0.3µg 364%
Copper 0.046mg 2mg 217%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 1.3µg 30.8µg 54%
Choline 23.2mg 293.8mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.513mg 29%
Manganese 0.658mg 0.026mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 1.398mg 23%
Phosphorus 25mg 172mg 21%
Folate 129µg 44µg 21%
Protein 3.02g 12.58g 19%
Calcium 232mg 50mg 18%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Saturated fat 0.055g 3.267g 15%
Fats 0.61g 10.61g 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin A 251µg 149µg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 4.077g 10%
Iron 0.47mg 1.19mg 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.05mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 1.414g 8%
Vitamin E 2.26mg 1.03mg 8%
Calories 32kcal 155kcal 6%
Sodium 17mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.064mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 10mg 4%
Potassium 213mg 126mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.121mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.066mg 1%
Carbs 5.42g 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 1.42g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.