This or That?

Our Verdict When comparing papaya to passion fruit, we picked the passion fruit. Why? In terms of macros, passion fruit wins against most contenders with its very high fiber content, and that’s true here too; passion fruit has more than 6x the fiber, as well as about 2x the carbs and more than 4x the…

Our Verdict When comparing chickpeas to edamame, we picked the edamame. Why? Both are great! But there are some important nutritional differences: In terms of macros, chickpeas have slightly more fiber and 3x the carbs, while edamame has slightly more protein. We’ll call this category a tie, but subjectively you could swing it either way,…

Our Verdict When comparing guava to strawberries, we picked the guava. Why? A straightforward one today: In terms of macros, guava has nearly 3x the fiber, approximately 2x the carbs, and more than 2x the protein, making it the all-round more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, guava has more…

Our Verdict When comparing dandelion greens to red lettuce, we picked the dandelion greens. Why? It wasn’t close, despite the continuing search for a somewhat bitter salad leaf that might be able to compete! In terms of macros, dandelion greens have more than 3.5x the fiber, as well as more carbs and protein, not that…

Our Verdict When comparing mango to passion fruit, we picked the passion fruit. Why? Both have their merits! But… In terms of macros, passion fruit has 6.5x the fiber, as well as 1.5x the carbs and a little over 2x the protein, making it the most nutritionally dense option in this categories, especially for fiber!…

Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to zucchini, we picked the asparagus. Why? It wasn’t close: In terms of macros, asparagus has more fiber, carbs, and protein, making it the more nutritionally-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, E, and K,…

Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to strawberries, we picked the kiwi. Why? Both are very worthy candidates, but… In terms of macros, kiwi has more fiber, carbs, and protein, making it the more nutrient-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, kiwi has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9,…

Our Verdict When comparing cassava to parsnips, we picked the parsnips. Why? This one wasn’t close! 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…

Our Verdict When comparing blueberries to raspberries, we picked the raspberries. Why? In terms of macros, blueberries have slightly more carbs, while raspberries have 2.5x the fiber and also slightly more protein, not that the protein figure is why people are eating raspberries, as a general rule of thumb. In any case, we say raspberries…

Our Verdict When comparing beetroot to olives, we picked the beetroot. Why? Both of these salad items are very strong contenders and bring different things to the table, so it comes down to how they stack up: In terms of macros, beetroot has slightly more protein and carbs, while olives have slightly more fiber and…

Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to orange, we picked the kiwi. Why? It’s close! But… In terms of macros, kiwi has slightly more fiber, carbs, and protein. The differences are small across the board, but by the numbers, it’s a small win for kiwi in this category. In the category of vitamins, kiwi has more…

Our Verdict When comparing black beans to edamame, we picked the edamame. Why? Both are very much top-tier beans! In terms of macros, black beans have more fiber and carbs while edamame has more protein. We’re calling this round a tie. In the category of vitamins, black beans have more of vitamins B1 and E,…