Marrow-stem Kale vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between marrow-stem Kale and lotus root
- Marrow-stem Kale has more folate, vitamin A, calcium, and manganese; however, lotus root is higher in copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily folate needs 29% more than lotus root.
Food varieties used in this article are Collards, raw and Lotus root, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +415.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +458.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +892.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.4% |
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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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +510% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.9% |
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +905% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 3.02g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.61g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.42g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 5.42g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 232mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 213mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 25mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5019IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 251µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.658mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.742mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.267mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin K | 437.1µg |
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| Folate | 129µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 23.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.055g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.201g | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.12mg | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.038mg |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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