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

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Important differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Watercress

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 156% more.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 14 times more Folate than Watercress. Marrow-stem Kale contains 129µg of Folate, while Watercress contains 9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, raw and Watercress, 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.
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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%

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% 301% 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 143% 191% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.12mg
~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% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +510%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.2%
~equal in Water ~95.11g
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +474.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.9%

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 Watercress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Watercress Opinion
Calories 32kcal 11kcal Marrow-stem Kale
Protein 3.02g 2.3g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.1g Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 43mg Watercress
Net carbs 1.42g 0.79g Marrow-stem Kale
Carbs 5.42g 1.29g Marrow-stem Kale
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 120mg Marrow-stem Kale
Potassium 213mg 330mg Watercress
Iron 0.47mg 0.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Sugar 0.46g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 4g 0.5g Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Watercress
Zinc 0.21mg 0.11mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 25mg 60mg Watercress
Sodium 17mg 41mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 3191IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 251µg 160µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Manganese 0.658mg 0.244mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.2mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.129mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 250µg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 9µg Marrow-stem Kale
Choline 23.2mg 9mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.008g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.035g Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.03mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.093mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.117mg 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.033mg 0.02mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.12mg 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.047mg 0.04mg Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Marrow-stem Kale
84%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 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.

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.