Chard raw vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chard raw and Spinach raw
- Chard raw is richer in Vitamin K, and Copper, yet Spinach raw is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chard raw is 289% higher.
- Chard raw contains 3 times more Sodium than Spinach raw. Chard raw contains 213mg of Sodium, while Spinach raw contains 79mg.
Food types used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw and Spinach, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +164.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1285.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.74 g
Water:
92.66 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.63g
~equal in
Water
~91.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 30mg | 28.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 1.43g |
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| Carbs | 3.74g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 79mg |
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| Calcium | 51mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 379mg | 558mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 1.1g | 0.42g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 213mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6116IU | 9377IU |
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| Vitamin A | 306µg | 469µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 2.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.366mg | 0.897mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.099mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin K | 830µg | 482.9µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 194µg |
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| Choline | 18mg | 19.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.063g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07g | 0.165g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.147mg | |
| Leucine | 0.13mg | 0.223mg |
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| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.174mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.11mg | 0.129mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.161mg |
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| Histidine | 0.036mg | 0.064mg |
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| Fructose | 0.15g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
206%
168%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
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)