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Chard vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chard and Cauliflower

  • Chard has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Manganese, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chard covers your daily need of Vitamin K 260% more than Cauliflower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cauliflower, 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 Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +438.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +317.9%
Contains more Manganese +115.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +438.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Copper +317.9%
Contains more Manganese +115.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.2%

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.
Chard
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2011.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2011.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chard Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 1.88g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.08g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.13g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 20kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.1g 1.91g Chard
Fiber 2.1g 2g Chard
Calcium 58mg 22mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.42mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 15mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 549mg 299mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.33mg 0.27mg Chard
Copper 0.163mg 0.039mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg 0.155mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 0IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 0µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.08mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.06mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 9µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 327.3µg 15.5µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.086mg 0.076mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.071mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg 0.106mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.065mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.038mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.13g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard Cauliflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
113%
Chard
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.