Broccoli vs Kale – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing broccoli to kale, we picked the kale.
Why?
Both are great, but there was a very clear winner:
In terms of macros, kale has more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning this round.
In the category of vitamins, broccoli has more vitamin B5 and choline, while kale has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, winning easily.
Looking at minerals, broccoli has more selenium, while kale has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, scoring its third win in a row.
In other considerations, kale has more polyphenols, and carotenoids too (which are by definition not polyphenols, but fulfil a similarly beneficial role).
Adding up the sections makes for a clear win for kale, but by all means enjoy either or both; broccoli really is great as well—it just doesn’t look it when standing next to kale!
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