Parsley vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsley and chard
- Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and zinc, yet chard is higher in magnesium, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1094% more than chard.
- Parsley contains 17 times more folate than chard. While parsley contains 152µg of folate, chard contains only 9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 CalciumCalcium | +137.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +638.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +401.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +152% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +887.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1743.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 327.3µg | 1094% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 18mg | 128% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 2.26mg | 49% |
| Folate | 152µg | 9µg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 306µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.334mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 1.89mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 58mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 179mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 28.7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 1.88g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 4.13g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 2.03g | N/A |
| Potassium | 554mg | 549mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 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.