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, vitamin A, folate, manganese, fiber, calcium, 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.9% |
| 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% |
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:
2.3 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% |
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Water
~95.11g
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Other
~1.2g
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
0.027 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 437.1µg | 250µg | 156% |
| Folate | 129µg | 9µg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.658mg | 0.244mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 251µg | 160µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.742mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 330mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.267mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.201g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.42g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.61g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.42g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.055g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.12mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.