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Chard vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chard and Red potato?

  • Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin C, while Red potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 270% higher.
  • Red potato has 306 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chard. Chard has 306µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Red potato has 1µg.
  • Red potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.

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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 +544.4%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Equal in Potassium - 545
Equal in Copper - 0.174
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Equal in Potassium - 545
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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 +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +11589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +11589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.4%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +374.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +374.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 1.88g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.08g 0.15g Red potato
Carbs 4.13g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 20kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.1g 1.43g Chard
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Chard
Calcium 58mg 9mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.7mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 28mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 549mg 545mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.33mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.163mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.334mg 0.173mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 10IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 1µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.08mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 12.6mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.05mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 9µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 327.3µg 2.8µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.075mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.074mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg 0.109mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.02mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.091mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.038mg 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.026g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.