This or That?

Our Verdict When comparing figs to pineapple, we picked the figs. Why? Both have their merits! But… In terms of macros, figs have 2x the fiber as well as more carbs and protein, making them the nutritionally denser option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B2,…

Our Verdict When comparing edamame to red lentils, we picked the edamame. Why? In terms of macros, edamame has slightly more protein while red lentils have slightly more fiber as well as about 2x the carbs; this category could thus be considered a tie or a win for either, depending on how the carbs fit…

Our Verdict When comparing guava to papaya, we picked the guava. Why? It’s an open-and-shut case today: In terms of macros, guava has more than 3x the fiber, as well as, for what it’s worth, more than 5x the protein and slightly more carbs. A clear win for guava. In the category of vitamins, guava…

Our Verdict When comparing Brussels sprouts to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? It was close! Which is hardly surprising, as Brussels sprouts almost always win head-to-head comparisons with most things. In this case… In terms of macros, the sprouts have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in the macros…

Our Verdict When comparing apricots to passion fruit, we picked the passion fruit. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, passion fruit has more than 5x the fiber and 2x the carbs, making it an easy win in this category (it also has more protein and fat, but those numbers/differences are small enough…

Our Verdict When comparing Brussels sprouts to cauliflower, we picked the sprouts. Why? In this comparison of Brassica oleracea vs Brassica oleracea (same species, different cultivar), there’s a clear winner and it’s a simple one today: In terms of macros, the sprouts have approximately 2x more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense…

Our Verdict When comparing brown rice to buckwheat, we picked the buckwheat. Why? In terms of macros, brown rice has more carbs, while buckwheat has nearly 2x the fiber, and more protein. An easy choice here: buckwheat for the win. In the category of vitamins, brown rice has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6,…

Our Verdict When comparing gooseberries to grapes, we picked the gooseberries. Why? The day may come when grapes beat something in these comparisons, but it is not this day. As an aside, if that leaves anyone wondering “what are grapes good for?” they’re still perfectly respectable fruits, just, most fruits are better. They’re also good…

Our Verdict When comparing red cabbage to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? We previously compared [white] cabbage to spinach, and spinach won, so it was interesting to see whether it being red cabbage would tip the scales. It didn’t. In terms of macros, these are once again very similar: mostly water, small amounts of…

Our Verdict When comparing figs to guava, we picked the figs. Why? This one’s pretty straightforward: In terms of macros, figs have slightly more carbs while guava has nearly 2x the fiber (and figs were already good for that), as well as about 3x the protein, but the numbers are smaller there. In any case,…

Our Verdict When comparing parsnips to sweet potato, we picked the sweet potato. Why? In terms of macros, there isn’t much between them: parsnips have very slightly more fiber and sweet potato very slightly more carbs and protein, but it’s close enough to fairly call it a tie, as we’re looking at average numbers, and…

Our Verdict When comparing banana to peach, we picked the banana. Why? In terms of macros, bananas have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, bananas have more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, and C, while peaches have more of…