Side-by-Side Comparison
Vegetables & Leafy Greens
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero) vs. Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)
Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)
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.
Per 100g raw yellow onion, it provides 40 kcal, 1.10g protein, 9.34g carbohydrates (1.7g fiber / 4.24g sugars / 7.64g net carbs), 0.10g fat, 146mg potassium, 7.4mg Vitamin C, and 300mg/kg quercetin flavonoids with a Glycemic Index of 15.
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
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38 kcal (159 kJ) kcal | 40 kcal (167 kJ) kcal |
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Protein
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3.0 g g | 1.10 g g |
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Carbohydrates
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4.8 g (Net Carbs: 1.0 g) g | 9.34 g (Net Carbs: 7.64 g) g |
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Dietary Fiber
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3.8 g g | 1.70 g (Rich in prebiotic fructooligosaccharides / FOS) g |
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Net Carbohydrates
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1.0 g g | 7.64 g g |
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Total Sugars
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0.8 g g | 4.24 g (1.97g glucose, 1.29g fructose, 0.98g sucrose) g |
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Total Fat
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0.9 g g | 0.10 g g |
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Vitamin C
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110 mg (122% DV) mg | 7.4 mg (8% DV) mg |
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Folate (B9)
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75 µg (19% DV) µg | 19 µg µg |
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Potassium
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390 mg mg | 146 mg mg |
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Water Content
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88.5 % % | 89.1 % % |
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Vitamin K1
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420 µg (350% DV) µg | — |
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Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
|
260 µg RAE µg RAE | — |
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Iron (Non-Heme)
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1.8 mg mg | — |
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Calcium
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210 mg (21% DV) mg | — |
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Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
|
<15 mg / 100g (Negligible) mg | — |
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Quercetin Flavonoids
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— | ~280 – 350 mg / kg (Concentrated in outer flesh) mg/kg |
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