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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Chard?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Chard is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 23% higher.
  • Chard has 4 times less Folate than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves have 36µg of Folate, while Chard has 9µg.
  • Pumpkin leaves are lower in Sodium.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +215.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +65%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Manganese - 0.334
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +65%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.26
Equal in Manganese - 0.334
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 B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
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 B1 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Equal in Other - 1.26
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +67.6%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Equal in Other - 1.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chard Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 2.03g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.15g 1.88g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.08g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 4.13g Chard
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Chard
Sugar 1.1g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.1g Chard
Calcium 39mg 58mg Chard
Iron 2.22mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 38mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 104mg 33mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 11mg 179mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.33mg Chard
Copper 0.133mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.355mg 0.334mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1942IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 11mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.034mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.086mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.36mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.085mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.018mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.086mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.154mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.135mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.103mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.02mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.114mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.114mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.038mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.016g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.028g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.