Food Face Off: Which Is Healthier?
Though both are healthy (and brown rice can help lower cholesterol), quinoa gets our vote because it has , fiber, and iron. Quinoa also packs more folate, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus.
Baked Potato vs. Sweet Potatomore brain-boosting folate
If you're not a fan of sweet potatoes, you'll be happy to know we declare this one a tie. Though sweet potatoes are often considered superior to white potatoes because of their beta-carotene and vitamin A and C content, white potatoes have less sugar and significantly .
Kale vs. Spinachkale has morethan spinachvitamin A, and vitamin K
Kale has had an amazing resurgence in popularity lately and there's a good reason for all the hype: protein, more calcium, and more vitamin C , plus a ton of . That's a whole lot of reasons to eat kale!
Fresh Produce vs. Frozen ProduceFrozen vegetables are often “picked at the peak of ripeness” (a.k.a. “in season” — a time when their nutrient value is highest) and “flash-frozen,” a process that helps minimize nutrient loss.
Over time, frozen produce does lose some nutrient value, but not enough to significantly impact their healthfulness. The bottom line? Produce picked in-season retains more nutrients than when it's picked unripe and shipped at higher temperatures. Eat fruits and vegetables that are in season for the best nutrition, but if you can't get fresh fruit in season, you might be better off with frozen. We're calling this one a tie — depending on the season!
Cow’s Milk vs. Almond Milkmore proteinthan almond milk
Cow's milk proves that some things just don't go out of style. It has significantly , and store-bought almond milk is usually loaded with sugar, flavorings, and fillers. Unless you're lactose intolerant, cow's milk is still a great, healthy choice.
Do you agree with our food face-off winners? Tell us why or why not in the comments below!
Kristie Collado is The Daily Meal's Cook Editor. Follow her on Twitter @KColladoCook.