Side-by-side comparison
Kale vs Spinach
Inflammation score comparison
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Kale
1/10Anti-Inflammatory
LowHigh
VS
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Spinach
1/10Anti-Inflammatory
LowHigh
Both are excellent choices for an anti-inflammatory diet
Detailed Comparison
🥗 Kale
🥬 Spinach
Inflammation Score
1/10
1/10
Category
Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Inflammatory
Key Benefits
- Contains quercetin and kaempferol (powerful anti-inflammatories)
- Extremely high in vitamins K, A, and C
- Good source of calcium and iron
- Rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids and carotenoids
- Excellent source of vitamins A, C, K, and folate
- High in iron and magnesium
Concerns
- Contains goitrogens — caution for thyroid issues
- High oxalate content
- Can be tough to digest raw for some people
- High oxalate content may affect those with kidney stones
- Can interfere with calcium absorption when eaten raw in excess
Key Nutrients
Vitamin KVitamin AVitamin CQuercetinKaempferolManganese
Vitamin KVitamin AFolateIronMagnesiumLutein
Serving Size
1 cup (67g) chopped raw
1 cup (30g) raw or 1/2 cup cooked
🥗🥬Both Are Excellent Choices
Both Kale and Spinach score 1/10 and are excellent anti-inflammatory foods. You can enjoy both as part of a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet. Each offers its own unique set of nutrients and benefits.
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