# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Vegetables & Leafy Greens

Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero) vs. Russet Potato (Raw Starchy Tuber)

Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero)
Russet Potato (Raw Starchy Tuber)

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.

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Per 100g raw Russet potato flesh, it provides 79 kcal, 2.14g protein, 18.1g carbohydrates (1.3g fiber / 16.8g net carbs), 0.08g fat, 417mg potassium (9% DV), 19.7mg Vitamin C (22% DV), and high-amylose baking starches with a Glycemic Index of 78–85.

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Specification Comparison Table

16 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
38 kcal (159 kJ) kcal 79 kcal (331 kJ) kcal
Protein
3.0 g g 2.14 g (Contains complete patatin tuber storage protein) g
Carbohydrates
4.8 g (Net Carbs: 1.0 g) g 18.1 g (Net Carbs: 16.8 g) g
Dietary Fiber
3.8 g g 1.30 g (Rises to 2.3g with skin) g
Net Carbohydrates
1.0 g g 16.8 g g
Total Sugars
0.8 g g 0.62 g g
Total Fat
0.9 g g 0.08 g g
Vitamin K1
420 µg (350% DV) µg 1.9 µg µg
Vitamin C
110 mg (122% DV) mg 19.7 mg (22% DV) mg
Folate (B9)
75 µg (19% DV) µg 15 µg µg
Iron (Non-Heme)
1.8 mg mg 0.81 mg mg
Calcium
210 mg (21% DV) mg 12.0 mg mg
Potassium
390 mg mg 417 mg (9% DV / Outranks bananas) mg
Water Content
88.5 % % 79.2 % %
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
260 µg RAE µg RAE
Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
<15 mg / 100g (Negligible) mg