Compare Quinoa Nutrition Facts: Health Benefits & Why It's a Superfood vs Kale Nutrition Facts: The Ultimate Superfood Guide
Quinoa Nutrition Facts: Health Benefits & Why It's a Superfood
Food
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Kale Nutrition Facts: The Ultimate Superfood Guide
Vegetables
Nutrient
Food A
Food B
Protein
2.9 G
✓3.5 G
Total Fat
✓1.8 G
0.9 G
Carbs
✓20 G
9.7 G
Calories
✓107 KCAL
53 KCAL
Total Sugars
✓2.1 G
0 G
Fiber
✓2.1 G
1.8 G
Calcium
14 MG
✓133 MG
Iron
0.8 MG
✓1.6 MG
Sodium
✓157 MG
44 MG
Vitamin A, IU
714 IU
✓15500 IU
Vitamin C
3.4 MG
✓122 MG
Cholesterol
0 MG
0 MG
Fatty acids, total trans
0 G
0 G
Saturated Fat
✓0.4 G
0 G
Magnesium
0 MG
✓35 MG
Phosphorus
0 MG
✓53 MG
Potassium
0 MG
✓447 MG
Copper, Cu
0 MG
✓0.3 MG
Manganese, Mn
0 MG
✓1 MG
Carotene, beta
0 UG
✓9230 UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 UG
✓39600 UG
Thiamin
0 MG
0 MG
Riboflavin
0 MG
✓0.1 MG
Niacin
0 MG
✓1.1 MG
Vitamin B6
0 MG
✓0.3 MG
Folate
0 UG
✓28 UG
Vitamin K
0 UG
✓828 UG
Visual Comparison
Protein2.9 G vs 3.5 G
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Calories107 vs 53
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Total Fat1.8 vs 0.9
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Calcium14 vs 133
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Comparison Verdict
If your goal is weight loss or managing blood sugar, kale is the superior choice because it offers more protein and fiber with significantly fewer calories and carbohydrates per serving. However, if you are looking for a robust energy source to fuel a workout, quinoa is the better option as its higher carbohydrate content provides the sustained fuel your body needs for physical activity.