Quinoa vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between quinoa and chard
- Quinoa is higher in phosphorus, manganese, and folate, yet chard is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, and vitamin E.
- Chard covers your daily vitamin K needs 273% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains 5 times more folate than chard. While quinoa contains 42µg of folate, chard contains only 9µg.
- The amount of sodium in quinoa is lower.
- The glycemic index of chard is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +360.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +241.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +219.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +415.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3750% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 327.3µg | 273% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 306µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 33mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.334mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 549mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.26mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.89mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 179mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.028g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 4.13g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.88g | 5% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 20kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.08g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Choline | 23mg | 28.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 2.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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