This or That?

Our Verdict When comparing apricots to blueberries, we picked the apricots. Why? Both have their merits! In terms of macros, apricots have about 2x the protein (but it’s not a lot) while blueberries have very slightly more fiber and carbs. Ultimately we’re calling this category a tie, but it could be swung one way or…

Our Verdict When comparing cucumber to eggplant, we picked the eggplant. Why? In terms of macros, eggplant has 6x the fiber, as well as slightly more carbs and protein, making it the clear winner in this category. In the category of vitamins, cucumber has more of vitamins A, C, and K, while eggplant has more…

Our Verdict When comparing grapefruit to lime, we picked the lime. Why? Both have their merits, but… In terms of macros, limes have 2x the fiber, for comparable protein and carbs. Thus, the winner in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, grapefruit has more of vitamins A, B1, and B9, while limes have…

Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to Brussels sprouts, we picked the sprouts. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, Brussels sprouts have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has slightly more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, and E,…

Our Verdict When comparing strawberries to grapes, we picked the strawberries. Why? In terms of macros, grapes have more than 2x the carbs while strawberries have more than 2x the fiber, making this category an easy win for strawberries. In the category of vitamins, grapes have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and K,…

Our Verdict When comparing arugula to dandelion greens, we picked the dandelion greens. Why? Will anything unseat dandelions from their place as the queen of the greens? Not today, that’s for sure: In terms of macros, dandelion greens have more than 2x the fiber, which is significant, as well as more carbs and protein, making…

Our Verdict When comparing peach to pineapple, we picked the pineapple. Why? Both are great! But pineapple wins overall: In terms of macros, there isn’t much between them: peaches have a tiny bit more protein, but the numbers are so small as to be irrelevant; they’re equal on fiber and pineapple has slightly more carbs,…

Our Verdict When comparing artichoke to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? Nutritionally it scores best, though there is an important caveat to come… In terms of macros, artichoke has more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning. In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B3 and B5, while spinach has a lot more…

Our Verdict When comparing apples to lemons, we picked the lemons. Why? It’s a straightforward one today! Apples are great, but… In terms of macros, apples have more carbs while lemons have more fiber and protein; a win for lemons, we say. In the category of vitamins, apples have more of vitamin A, while lemons…

Our Verdict When comparing red cabbage to red lettuce, we picked the red cabbage. Why? It was close! But… In terms of macros, red cabbage has more than 2x the fiber, more than 2x the carbs, and slightly more protein, making for an easy win for red cabbage in this round. Note: this happens often,…

Our Verdict When comparing cherries to dates, we picked the dates. Why? Cherries are great too! But… In terms of macros, dates have more fiber and carbs, for a comparable glycemic index, making dates the more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, cherries have more of vitamins A, C, and…

Our Verdict When comparing dandelion greens to garden cress, we picked the dandelions. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, dandelion greens have more than 3x the fiber, as well as slightly more protein and carbs. An easy win here! Looking at vitamins, dandelion greens have more of vitamins A, B1, B6, E,…