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Truffle vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Truffle and Kale

  • Truffle has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Kale has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 272% more.
  • Truffle has 48 times more Selenium than Kale. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Kale has 0.9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +120.8%
Contains more Iron +553.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.1%
Contains more Potassium +230.7%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +369%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Calcium +120.8%
Contains more Iron +553.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +557.1%
Contains more Potassium +230.7%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +17.3%
Contains more Manganese +369%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%

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 B2 +1105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +881.6%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +1105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +881.6%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains more Protein +386.8%
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +1196.8%
Contains more Other +154%
Contains more Water +516.2%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 Protein +386.8%
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +1196.8%
Contains more Other +154%
Contains more Water +516.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Kale Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 3.63g Kale
Protein 9.25g 1.9g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.4g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 5.63g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 28kcal Truffle
Sugar 1.25g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 72mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.9mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 18mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 28mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 228mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 23mg Kale
Zinc 1.32mg 0.24mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.156mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.416mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.053mg Kale
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.07mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.5mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.049mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 38µg 13µg Truffle
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.052g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 vitamins?
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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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.