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Nopales vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nopales and Kale?

  • Nopales are higher in Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 676% more.
  • Nopales have 18 times more Choline than Kale. While Nopales have 7.3mg of Choline, Kale has only 0.4mg.

We used Nopales, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
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Kale
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.416
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Sodium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.416

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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Kale
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2880.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15315.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2880.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15315.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Equal in Water - 91.2
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Kale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Kale Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 3.63g Kale
Protein 1.32g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.09g 0.4g Kale
Carbs 3.33g 5.63g Kale
Calories 16kcal 28kcal Kale
Sugar 1.15g 1.25g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 72mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 52mg 18mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 28mg Kale
Potassium 257mg 228mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 23mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.24mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.457mg 0.416mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Kale
Vitamin A 457IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0mg 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 9.3mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.053mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.07mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.5mg Kale
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.049mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 3µg 13µg Kale
Vitamin K 5.3µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.04mg 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.077mg 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.059mg 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.015mg 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.059mg 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.025mg 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.052g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales Kale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Nopales
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.