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Chard vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chard and Pimiento

  • Chard has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Iron, while Pimiento has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 266% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 14 times less Magnesium than Chard. Chard contains 86mg of Magnesium, while Pimiento contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pimento, canned.

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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.
Chard
9
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Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +232.7%
Contains more Manganese +263%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Potassium +247.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +232.7%
Contains more Manganese +263%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1530%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +3843.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1530%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +3843.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chard
2
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Contains more Protein +70.9%
Contains more Other +215%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +70.9%
Contains more Other +215%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chard
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 1.88g 1.1g Chard
Fats 0.08g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 4.13g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Pimiento
Sugar 1.1g 2.71g Chard
Fiber 2.1g 1.9g Chard
Calcium 58mg 6mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 1.68mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 6mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 17mg Chard
Potassium 549mg 158mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.33mg 0.19mg Chard
Copper 0.163mg 0.049mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg 0.092mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 2655IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 133µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.69mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.017mg Chard
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.06mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.01mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 9µg 6µg Chard
Vitamin K 327.3µg 8.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.014mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg 0.04mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.036mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg 0.058mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg 0.049mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg 0.013mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.034mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg 0.046mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg 0.022mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.045g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.02g Pimiento
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.