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

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Important differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Yam

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Manganese, however, Yam is richer in Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 362% more.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 36 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. Marrow-stem Kale contains 251µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yam contains 7µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, raw and Yam, 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 Calcium +1264.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +283.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +287%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1264.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +283.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +287%

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.
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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +3537%
Contains more Vitamin E +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +18904.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3537%
Contains more Vitamin E +545.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +18904.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Fats +258.8%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +414.4%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Fats +258.8%
Contains more Water +28.8%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +414.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%

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 Yam
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Yam Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 23.78g Yam
Protein 3.02g 1.53g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.17g Marrow-stem Kale
Carbs 5.42g 27.88g Yam
Calories 32kcal 118kcal Yam
Sugar 0.46g 0.5g Marrow-stem Kale
Fiber 4g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 232mg 17mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 0.54mg Yam
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 25mg 55mg Yam
Potassium 213mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 17mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 0.21mg 0.24mg Yam
Copper 0.046mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.658mg 0.397mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 138IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 7µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.35mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 17.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.032mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.552mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 129µg 23µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 2.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.012mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg 0.054mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.052mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg 0.096mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg 0.059mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg 0.021mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.071mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg 0.062mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg 0.034mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.037g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.006g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.076g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.