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Chard raw vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chard raw and Broccoli?

  • Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin E, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 607% more.
  • Chard raw has 10 times more Vitamin A than Broccoli. While Chard raw has 306µg of Vitamin A, Broccoli has only 31µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Broccoli is lower.

We used Chard, swiss, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +881.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +716.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more OtherOther +83.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.5%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
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.
Chard raw Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Broccoli Opinion
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 1.8g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.2g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 30mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 2.14g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 3.74g 6.64g Broccoli
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Chard raw
Calcium 51mg 47mg Chard raw
Potassium 379mg 316mg Chard raw
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg Chard raw
Sugar 1.1g 1.7g Chard raw
Fiber 1.6g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.179mg 0.049mg Chard raw
Zinc 0.36mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 46mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 213mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 6116IU 623IU Chard raw
Vitamin A 306µg 31µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.78mg Chard raw
Manganese 0.366mg 0.21mg Chard raw
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 830µg 101.6µg Chard raw
Folate 14µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.039g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0.011g Chard raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 0.038g Chard raw
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.083mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.079mg Chard raw
Leucine 0.13mg 0.129mg Chard raw
Lysine 0.099mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.019mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.11mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.036mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard raw Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
206%
Chard raw
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
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)

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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.