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Chard raw vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chard raw and Brussels sprouts

  • Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chard raw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 544% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Chard raw contains 9 times more Sodium than Brussels sprouts. While Chard raw contains 213mg of Sodium, Brussels sprouts contain only 25mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.337mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +335.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.1mg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.3%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218471.4%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 19kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 1.8g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 30mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 2.14g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 3.74g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 81mg 23mg Chard raw
Calcium 51mg 42mg Chard raw
Potassium 379mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg Chard raw
Sugar 1.1g 2.2g Chard raw
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.179mg 0.07mg Chard raw
Zinc 0.36mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 46mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 213mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 6116IU 754IU Chard raw
Vitamin A 306µg 38µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.88mg Chard raw
Manganese 0.366mg 0.337mg Chard raw
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 830µg 177µg Chard raw
Folate 14µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 18mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.062g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g 0.023g Chard raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.083mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.132mg Chard raw
Leucine 0.13mg 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.099mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.019mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.098mg Chard raw
Valine 0.11mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.036mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard raw Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.