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

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What are the main differences between marrow-stem Kale and seaweed?

  • Marrow-stem Kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, and fiber, yet seaweed is richer in iron, magnesium, and folate.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 309% higher.
  • Marrow-stem Kale has 83 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Marrow-stem Kale has 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains less sodium.

We used Collards, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more IronIron +506.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%

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%
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4083.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +562.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.6%
Contains more OtherOther +397%
~equal in Fats ~0.56g
~equal in Water ~81.58g

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 437.1µg 66µg 309%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 3mg 36%
Iron 0.47mg 2.85mg 30%
Vitamin A 251µg 6µg 27%
Magnesium 27mg 121mg 22%
Manganese 0.658mg 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.002mg 13%
Folate 129µg 180µg 13%
Fiber 4g 1.3g 11%
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.87mg 9%
Copper 0.046mg 0.13mg 9%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.23mg 9%
Sodium 17mg 233mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.642mg 8%
Calcium 232mg 168mg 6%
Potassium 213mg 89mg 4%
Protein 3.02g 1.68g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.15mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.47mg 2%
Phosphorus 25mg 42mg 2%
Calories 32kcal 43kcal 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.047g 1%
Carbs 5.42g 9.57g 1%
Saturated fat 0.055g 0.247g 1%
Fats 0.61g 0.56g 0%
Net carbs 1.42g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.05mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.117mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.12mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.192g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.