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Egg vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and chard raw?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while chard raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 691% higher.
  • Chard raw has a higher glycemic index (32) than eggs (0).

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Chard, swiss, raw 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.
Egg
Egg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1017.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +710%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.8%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1307.7%
~equal in Calcium ~51mg

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.
Egg
Egg
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +712.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1532.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +276566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +598.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5205%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10092.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1920%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 830µg 691%
Copper 2mg 0.179mg 202%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.9µg 54%
Choline 293.8mg 18mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.09mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.172mg 25%
Protein 12.58g 1.8g 22%
Phosphorus 172mg 46mg 18%
Vitamin A 149µg 306µg 17%
Magnesium 10mg 81mg 17%
Fats 10.61g 0.2g 16%
Saturated fat 3.267g 0.03g 15%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.366mg 15%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.04g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.07g 9%
Folate 44µg 14µg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 1.8mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 19kcal 7%
Potassium 126mg 379mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.89mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.36mg 6%
Sodium 124mg 213mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.099mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.4mg 2%
Carbs 1.12g 3.74g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 2.14g N/A
Calcium 50mg 51mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 1.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.036mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
53%
Egg
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.