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Nori vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nori and Chard

  • Nori is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chard is 269% higher.
  • Nori contains 16 times more Folate than Chard. Nori contains 146µg of Folate, while Chard contains 9µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, laver, 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.
Nori
6
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4
Chard
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +62%
Contains more Manganese +195.8%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +62%
Contains more Manganese +195.8%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4200%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Nori
7
:
3
Chard
Contains more Vitamin C +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +89%
Contains more Vitamin K +8082.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +89%
Contains more Vitamin K +8082.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
:
1
Chard
Contains more Protein +209%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%
Equal in Water - 92.65
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +209%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +199.2%
Equal in Water - 92.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
:
1
Chard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Chard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Nori Chard Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 2.03g Nori
Protein 5.81g 1.88g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.08g Nori
Carbs 5.11g 4.13g Nori
Calories 35kcal 20kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g 1.1g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 2.1g Chard
Calcium 70mg 58mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 2mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 58mg 33mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 48mg 179mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.33mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.163mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.334mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 5202IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 39mg 18mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.034mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.086mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.36mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.163mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.085mg Nori
Folate 146µg 9µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.018mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.086mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.154mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.135mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.103mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.02mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.114mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.114mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.038mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.012g Chard
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.016g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.028g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.