Marrow-stem Kale vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Leek?
- Marrow-stem Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Leek is higher in Iron, and Copper.
- Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 325% more.
- Marrow-stem Kale has 4 times more Calcium than Leek. While Marrow-stem Kale has 232mg of Calcium, Leek has only 59mg.
We used Collards, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 CalciumCalcium | +293.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
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 CVitamin C | +194.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +201.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +830% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +101.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.1% |
~equal in
Water
~83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.201 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 3.02g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.61g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.42g | 12.35g |
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| Carbs | 5.42g | 14.15g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 232mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 213mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 3.9g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 25mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5019IU | 1667IU |
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| Vitamin A | 251µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 0.92mg |
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| Manganese | 0.658mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.742mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.267mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin K | 437.1µg | 47µg |
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| Folate | 129µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 23.2mg | 9.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.055g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.201g | 0.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0.052mg |
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| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0.096mg |
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| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0.078mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.12mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.025mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
137%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 (32)
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.