Chard raw vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chard raw and Watercress different?
- Chard raw is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Manganese, while Watercress is higher in Vitamin C, and Calcium.
- Chard raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 483% more than Watercress.
- Chard raw contains 9 times more Iron than Watercress. Chard raw contains 1.8mg of Iron, while Watercress contains 0.2mg.
- Watercress is lower in Sodium.
Chard, swiss, raw and Watercress, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +232% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.3% |
~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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.027g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 11kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 30mg | 43mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 0.79g |
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| Carbs | 3.74g | 1.29g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 51mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 379mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.1g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.179mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 213mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6116IU | 3191IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 306µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.366mg | 0.244mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.099mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 830µg | 250µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.07g | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.13mg | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.11mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.036mg | 0.04mg |
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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
206%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.