Side-by-Side Comparison
Vegetables & Leafy Greens
Carrots (Raw Mature Root) vs. Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Carrots (Raw Mature Root)
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)
Per 100g raw carrots, it delivers 41 kcal, 0.93g protein, 9.58g carbohydrates (2.8g fiber / 6.78g net carbs), 0.24g fat, 835µg Vitamin A RAE (8,285µg beta-carotene / 93% DV), 320mg potassium, and 13.2µg Vitamin K1 with a Glycemic Index of 39.
Per 100g raw Lacinato kale, it provides 38 kcal, 3.0g protein, 4.8g carbohydrates (3.8g fiber / 1.0g net carbs), 0.9g fat, 420µg Vitamin K1 (350% DV), 110mg Vitamin C, 210mg calcium, and glucosinolates with a sweet, tender, non-bitter profile.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
41 kcal (172 kJ) kcal | 38 kcal (159 kJ) kcal |
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Protein
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0.93 g g | 3.0 g g |
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Carbohydrates
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9.58 g (Net Carbs: 6.78 g) g | 4.8 g (Net Carbs: 1.0 g) g |
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Dietary Fiber
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2.80 g g | 3.8 g g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
6.78 g g | 1.0 g g |
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Total Sugars
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4.74 g (3.59g sucrose, 0.59g glucose, 0.55g fructose) g | 0.8 g g |
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Total Fat
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0.24 g g | 0.9 g g |
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Vitamin K1
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13.2 µg (11% DV) µg | 420 µg (350% DV) µg |
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Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
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835 µg RAE (93% DV / 8,285µg beta-carotene) µg RAE | 260 µg RAE µg RAE |
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Vitamin C
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5.9 mg mg | 110 mg (122% DV) mg |
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Folate (B9)
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19 µg µg | 75 µg (19% DV) µg |
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Iron (Non-Heme)
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0.30 mg mg | 1.8 mg mg |
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Calcium
|
33.0 mg mg | 210 mg (21% DV) mg |
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Potassium
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320 mg (7% DV) mg | 390 mg mg |
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Water Content
|
88.3 % % | 88.5 % % |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
39 (Low GI / Raw carrots have minimal glycemic impact) | — |
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Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
|
— | <15 mg / 100g (Negligible) mg |
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