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Chard vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chard and Winter melon

  • Winter melon contains less Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin C than Chard.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 34% higher.
  • Winter melon contains 92 times less Potassium than Chard. Chard contains 549mg of Potassium, while Winter melon contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 +205.3%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +9050%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +205.3%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Magnesium +760%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +9050%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +475.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +84.8%

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 C +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
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% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Fats +150%
Equal in Water - 96.1
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +370%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Fats +150%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.7%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 0.1g Chard
Protein 1.88g 0.4g Chard
Fats 0.08g 0.2g Winter melon
Carbs 4.13g 3g Chard
Calories 20kcal 13kcal Chard
Sugar 1.1g Winter melon
Fiber 2.1g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 58mg 19mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.4mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 10mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 19mg Chard
Potassium 549mg 6mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 0.33mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.163mg 0.023mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg 0.058mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 0IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 0µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 13mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.11mg Winter melon
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.133mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.035mg Chard
Folate 9µg 5µg Chard
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.002mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg 0.009mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg 0.003mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.016g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.087g Winter melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.