This or That?

Our Verdict When comparing cassava to potatoes, we picked the potatoes. Why? For any unfamiliar with cassava, it’s also called manioc or yuca/yucca, and it’s a tuber that can be used a lot like sweet potato. It’s popular in S. America, often in recipes that aren’t the healthiest (deep-fried chunky “cassava chips” are popular in…

Our Verdict When comparing apples to peaches, we picked the peaches. Why? Both have their merits, but apples can’t compete with peaches’ micronutrient profile! In terms of macros, apples have slightly more carbs and fiber, for a comparable glycemic index, so we could either call this a tie, or else give apples a marginal win…

Our Verdict When comparing bamboo shoots to beetroot, we picked the bamboo. Why? It was close! In terms of macros, bamboo has more protein while beetroot has more fiber and carbs; we’re calling this first round a tie. In the category of vitamins, bamboo has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and…

Our Verdict When comparing avocado to cherries, we picked the avocado. Why? Both have their merits! But… In terms of macros, avocados have 4x the fiber, 2x the protein, and famously healthy fats, while cherries have more carbs—so this round’s an easy win for avocado. In the category of vitamins, avocado has more of vitamins…

Our Verdict When comparing eggplant to onion, we picked the eggplant. Why? It’s a fairly one-sided one today: In terms of macros, eggplant has more fiber while onions have more carbs for the same protein, so on balance that’s a win for eggplant. In the category of vitamins, eggplant has more of vitamins A, B2,…

Our Verdict When comparing figs to grapefruit, we picked the figs. Why? It wasn’t close! In terms of macros, figs have 2x the fiber and carbs for the same protein, making them the more nutrient-dense in this category. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and…

Our Verdict When comparing celeriac to sweetcorn, we picked the corn. Why? It’s quite close in each category, but the wins do add up: In terms of macros, sweetcorn has more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning in this round. In the category of vitamins, celeriac has more of vitamins B6, C, E, and K, while…

Our Verdict When comparing raspberries to starfruit, we picked the raspberries. Why? It’s quite a straightforward one today: In terms of macros, raspberries have more than 2x the fiber, as well as slightly more carbs, and for what it’s worth which isn’t much because the numbers are truly tiny for this one, slightly more protein….

Our Verdict When comparing beetroot to green beans, we picked the beetroot. Why? Both have their merits! In terms of macros, there’s really nothing between them and we’re calling this first category a tie. In the category of vitamins, beetroot has more of vitamins B5, B6, B7, and B9, while green beans have more of…

Our Verdict When comparing avocado to blackberries, we picked the avocado. Why? Both are great and both have their merits! But there is a clear winner: In terms of macros, avocado has more fiber, protein, and (famously healthy) fats, while blackberries have slightly more carbs; an easy first-round win for avocado. In the category of…

Our Verdict When comparing bamboo to red cabbage, we picked the bamboo. Why? Both have their merits! In terms of macros, bamboo has slightly more fiber and protein, while red cabbage has slightly more carbs; the numbers are close though, so we could call this round a tie if not a small nominal win for…

Our Verdict When comparing cherries to mango, we picked the cherries. Why? It was close, and both have their merits! In terms of macros, there’s no meaningful difference between them, so this category’s a tie. In the category of vitamins, cherries have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, and B7, while mangos have more of…