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Chard vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chard and Chinese broccoli?

  • Chard is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Potassium, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 202% more.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 26 times less Sodium than Chard. Chard contains 179mg of Sodium, while Chinese broccoli contains 7mg.

We used Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.3%
Contains more Copper +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.3%
Contains more Copper +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Fats +800%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +64.9%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Fats +800%
Equal in Carbs - 3.81
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.6%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 1.31g Chard
Protein 1.88g 1.14g Chard
Fats 0.08g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 4.13g 3.81g Chard
Calories 20kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 1.1g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.1g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 58mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.26mg 0.56mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 18mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 549mg 261mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.33mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.163mg 0.061mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg 0.264mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 6124IU 1638IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 82µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.48mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.159mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.07mg Chard
Folate 9µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 327.3µg 84.8µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.11g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.