New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs Kale, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 12 kcal Kale, raw 35 kcal
Calories
12 kcal 35 kcal
Protein
1.3 g 2.9 g
Carbs
2.1 g 4.4 g
Fiber
1.4 g 4.1 g
Sugars
0.3 g 0.8 g
Fat
0.2 g 1.5 g
Sodium
107 mg 53 mg

Key takeaways

  • New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 66% fewer calories (12 kcal vs 35 kcal).
  • Kale, raw has more protein (2.9 g vs 1.3 g).
  • New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more carbs (2.1 g vs 4.4 g).
  • Kale, raw has more fiber (4.1 g vs 1.4 g).
  • New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more sugars (0.3 g vs 0.8 g).
MacronutrientsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Calories 12 kcal 35 kcal
Protein 1.3 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.2 g 1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 2.1 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 4.1 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 0.8 g
Water 94.8 g 89.6 g
CarbohydratesNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Total Carbohydrate 2.1 g 4.4 g
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 4.1 g
Total Sugars 0.3 g 0.8 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Total Fat 0.2 g 1.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 0.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 56.0 mg 180.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 11.0 mg 138.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Protein 1.3 g 2.9 g
Histidine ~ 69.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 197.0 mg
Leucine ~ 231.0 mg
Lysine ~ 197.0 mg
Methionine ~ 32.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 169.0 mg
Threonine ~ 147.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 40.0 mg
Valine ~ 181.0 mg
Alanine ~ 166.0 mg
Arginine ~ 184.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 295.0 mg
Cystine ~ 44.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 374.0 mg
Glycine ~ 159.0 mg
Proline ~ 196.0 mg
Serine ~ 139.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 117.0 mg
VitaminsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 769.0 mcg
Vitamin C 16.0 mg 120.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 1.2 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin K 292.0 mcg 817.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg 1.2 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Folate (B9) 8.0 mcg 62.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.3 mg 0.4 mg
MineralsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Calcium 48.0 mg 254.0 mg
Iron 0.7 mg 1.7 mg
Magnesium 32.0 mg 34.0 mg
Phosphorus 22.0 mg 56.0 mg
Potassium 102.0 mg 447.0 mg
Sodium 107.0 mg 53.0 mg
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.4 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Manganese 0.5 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 0.9 mcg
SterolsNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherNew Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without saltKale, raw
Alcohol 0.0 g 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.6 g 1.5 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Kale, raw?

New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer calories: 12 kcal for New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 35 kcal for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has more protein: 1.3 g for New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 2.9 g for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Kale, raw?

Kale, raw has more fiber: 1.4 g for New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt vs 4.1 g for Kale, raw per 100 g.

Is New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt or Kale, raw healthier?

New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is lower in calories, and Kale, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.