Curly Kale (Raw Brassica Greens) vs. Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)
Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.
Per 100g raw curly kale, it provides 35 kcal, 2.92g protein, 4.42g carbohydrates (4.1g fiber / 0.32g net carbs), 1.49g fat (rich in ALA omega-3), 390µg Vitamin K1 (325% DV), 93.4mg Vitamin C (104% DV), 254mg bioavailable calcium, and <20mg oxalic acid.
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
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
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35 kcal (146 kJ) kcal | 38 kcal (159 kJ) kcal |
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Protein
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2.92 g g | 3.0 g g |
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Carbohydrates
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4.42 g (Net Carbs: 0.32 g / Ultra-keto) g | 4.8 g (Net Carbs: 1.0 g) g |
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Dietary Fiber
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4.10 g (93% of total carbs) g | 3.8 g g |
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Net Carbohydrates
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0.32 g g | 1.0 g g |
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Total Sugars
|
0.99 g g | 0.8 g g |
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Total Fat
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1.49 g (Rich in alpha-linolenic ALA omega-3) g | 0.9 g g |
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Vitamin K1
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390 µg (325% DV) µg | 420 µg (350% DV) µg |
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Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
|
241 µg RAE (27% DV) µg RAE | 260 µg RAE µg RAE |
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Vitamin C
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93.4 mg (104% DV / Outranks raw oranges) mg | 110 mg (122% DV) mg |
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Folate (B9)
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62 µg (16% DV) µg | 75 µg (19% DV) µg |
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Iron (Non-Heme)
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1.60 mg (9% DV) mg | 1.8 mg mg |
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Calcium
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254 mg (25% DV / Highly bioavailable >30%) mg | 210 mg (21% DV) mg |
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Potassium
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348 mg (7% DV) mg | 390 mg mg |
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Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
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<20 mg / 100g (Virtually oxalate-free) mg | <15 mg / 100g (Negligible) mg |
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Water Content
|
89.6 % % | 88.5 % % |