This or That?

Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to papaya, we picked the papaya. Why? This one was an open-and-shut case basket: In terms of macros, kiwi has nearly 2x the fiber, slightly more carbs, and (for what it’s worth, which isn’t much because the numbers are small) more than 2x the protein, adding up to a clear…

Our Verdict When comparing figs to strawberries, we picked the figs. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, figs have more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning this round. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and K, while strawberries have more of vitamins…

Our Verdict When comparing nori to spinach, we picked the nori. Why? Spinach may be a superfood in its own right, but so is seaweed, and nori already beat famous superfood spirulina, so this victory isn’t too surprising. Let’s break it down: In terms of macros, nori has more protein while spinach has more fiber;…

Our Verdict When comparing apricots to strawberries, we picked the apricots. Why? Both have their strong merits! In terms of macros, apricots have slightly more carbs and about 2x the protein for the same fiber, so take a nominal win in this round. In the category of vitamins, apricots have more of vitamins A, B1,…

Our Verdict When comparing cauliflower to eggplant, we picked the cauliflower. Why? In terms of macros, cauliflower has more protein, while eggplant has more fiber and carbs. The differences aren’t huge though, and with them being balanced too, we’re going to call this round a tie. In the category of vitamins, cauliflower has more of…

Our Verdict When comparing apricots to mango, we picked the apricots. Why? In terms of macros, apricots have more fiber and protein, while mangos have more carbs. An easy win for apricots. In the category of vitamins, apricots have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B7, and E, while mangos have more of vitamins…

Our Verdict When comparing bell pepper to carrots, we picked the carrots. Why? Regular 10almonds readers will remember that different color bell peppers have different nutritional profiles. So, you might be wondering why we didn’t specify the color. The reason is: the things that differ from one color to another are important differences between the…

Our Verdict When comparing blueberries to strawberries, we picked the blueberries. Why? It was closer than you might expect! In terms of macros, blueberries have more carbs and fiber, the balance of which means that strawberries have the slightly lower glycemic index and glycemic load. All of these numbers are close enough though that this…

Our Verdict When comparing chard to kale, we picked the kale. Why? It wasn’t close! In terms of macros, kale has more than 2x the fiber, carbs, and protein, winning this round easily. In the category of vitamins, chard has more of vitamins B5 and K, while kale has more of vitamins A, B1, B2,…

Our Verdict When comparing apples to limes, we picked the limes. Why? This one was quite straightforward today: In terms of macros, apples have slightly more carbs while limes have slightly more fiber and protein. The differences are so tiny, however, that while it’s a nominal win for limes, we think it’s fairest to consider…

Our Verdict When comparing dandelion greens to spirulina, we picked the dandelions. Why? We have what one might expect to be quite a stand-off today, and yet in the battle of “plant that grows in your yard if you don’t spray weedkiller” vs “expensive health food”, it wasn’t close. In terms of macros, the only…