Broccoli vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Broccoli and Chard raw?
- Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin E .
- Chard raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 607% more.
- Broccoli has 5 times more Folate than Chard raw. While Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, Chard raw has only 14µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Broccoli is lower.
We used Broccoli, raw and Chard, swiss, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +881.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +716.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +263.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 30mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 2.14g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 3.74g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 51mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 379mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.1g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.179mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 213mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 6116IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 306µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 1.89mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.366mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 830µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 18mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.017mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.11mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.036mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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206%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)