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Garden cress vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Garden cress and Chard

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Chard has more Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin E .
  • Garden cress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 179% higher.
  • Chard contains 9 times less Folate than Garden cress. Garden cress contains 80µg of Folate, while Chard contains 9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garden cress is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cress, garden, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +39.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Copper - 0.163
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Manganese +65.6%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Copper - 0.163
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 A +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.6%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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 A +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.6%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 92.65
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 92.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1393.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +714.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Chard Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 2.03g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 1.88g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 0.08g Garden cress
Carbs 5.5g 4.13g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 20kcal Garden cress
Sugar 4.4g 1.1g Chard
Fiber 1.1g 2.1g Chard
Calcium 81mg 58mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 38mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 76mg 33mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 549mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 179mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 0.33mg Chard
Copper 0.17mg 0.163mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.334mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 6917IU 6124IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 306µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 69mg 18mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.086mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.36mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.163mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.085mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 9µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 327.3µg Garden cress
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 0.023g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.016g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.028g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Chard
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
187%
Garden cress
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
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 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.

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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.