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Rapini vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rapini and Chard

  • Rapini is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chard is 86% higher.
  • Rapini contains 9 times more Folate than Chard. Rapini contains 83µg of Folate, while Chard contains 9µg.
  • Rapini contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli raab, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rapini
6
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4
Chard
Contains more Calcium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.1%
Contains more Copper +288.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rapini
7
:
3
Chard
Contains more Vitamin C +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
2
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3
Chard
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Water - 92.65
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Other +34%
Equal in Water - 92.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
2
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1
Chard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rapini Chard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Chard Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 2.03g Chard
Protein 3.17g 1.88g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.08g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 4.13g Chard
Calories 22kcal 20kcal Rapini
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g 1.1g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 2.1g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 58mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 22mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 73mg 33mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 33mg 179mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 0.33mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.395mg 0.334mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.62mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 20.2mg 18mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.034mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.086mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.36mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.163mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.085mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 9µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.018mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.086mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.17mg 0.135mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.103mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.02mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.114mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.114mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.038mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.016g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.028g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini Chard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Rapini
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients
  2. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.