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

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How are marrow-stem Kale and quinoa different?

  • Marrow-stem Kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and vitamin E, while quinoa is higher in phosphorus, copper, iron, and magnesium.
  • Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily need for vitamin K, 364% more than quinoa.
  • Quinoa has a higher glycemic index (53) than marrow-stem Kale (32).

Collards, raw and Quinoa, cooked types were used 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.
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%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1264.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137%
Contains more IronIron +217%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +419%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.631mg

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%
Quinoa
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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% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~23mg

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
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more FatsFats +214.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293%

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
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436.3%

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 Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Quinoa DV% diff.
Vitamin K 437.1µg 0µg 364%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin A 251µg 0µg 28%
Folate 129µg 42µg 22%
Calcium 232mg 17mg 22%
Phosphorus 25mg 152mg 18%
Copper 0.046mg 0.192mg 16%
Iron 0.47mg 1.49mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.63mg 11%
Magnesium 27mg 64mg 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.09mg 8%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 1.078g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 5%
Fiber 4g 2.8g 5%
Carbs 5.42g 21.3g 5%
Calories 32kcal 120kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.107mg 4%
Selenium 1.3µg 2.8µg 3%
Protein 3.02g 4.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.123mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.412mg 2%
Fats 0.61g 1.92g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0.528g 1%
Manganese 0.658mg 0.631mg 1%
Potassium 213mg 172mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.055g 0.231g 1%
Net carbs 1.42g 18.5g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0.87g N/A
Sodium 17mg 7mg 0%
Choline 23.2mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem 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 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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.