Chard vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chard and scallion different?
- Chard is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, magnesium, iron, vitamin E, copper, potassium, and manganese; however, scallion is richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chard is 103% higher.
- Chard contains 11 times more sodium than scallion. While chard contains 179mg of sodium, scallion contains only 16mg.
Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties 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 | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +512% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +243.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +403.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.7% |
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Protein
~1.83g
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Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 327.3µg | 207µg | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 306µg | 50µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Folate | 9µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.26mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 0.55mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.083mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.334mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 276mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.36mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.13g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 1.83g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.03g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.135mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard 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.