Collard Greens vs Red Lettuce – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing collard greens to red lettuce, we picked the collard greens.
Why?
In terms of macros, collard greens have nearly 4x the fiber, as well as slightly more protein and carbs, winning this round.
In the category of vitamins, collard greens have more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, and C, while red lettuce has slightly more of vitamins B1 and B5. An easy win for collard greens.
Looking at minerals, collard greens have more calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc, while red lettuce has a tiny bit more iron. Another clear win for collard greens.
When it comes to other considerations, red lettuce does have more polyphenols (most notably a wide range of flavonoids including multiple anthocyanins, luteolin, and 6 different kinds of quercetin), so red lettuce scores a point finally here.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for collard greens, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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