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Chinese broccoli vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Chard?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 202% more.
  • Chard contains 11 times less Folate than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 99µg of Folate, while Chard contains 9µg.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Sodium.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 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%
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%

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.
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Chard
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Chard
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 Chinese broccoli Chard Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 2.03g Chard
Protein 1.14g 1.88g Chard
Fats 0.72g 0.08g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 4.13g Chard
Calories 22kcal 20kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g 1.1g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.1g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 58mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 18mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 41mg 33mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 7mg 179mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.33mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.264mg 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 28.2mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.034mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.086mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.36mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.085mg Chard
Folate 99µg 9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 327.3µg 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 0.11g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.016g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.028g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Chard
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
36%
Chard

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.