Quinoa vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quinoa and chard raw
- Quinoa is richer in phosphorus, manganese, folate, and zinc, yet chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 692% higher.
- Quinoa contains 3 times more phosphorus than chard raw. Quinoa contains 152mg of phosphorus, while chard raw contains 46mg.
- Quinoa contains less sodium.
- Chard raw has a lower glycemic index than quinoa.
Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Chard, swiss, raw.
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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 ZincZinc | +202.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
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 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +469.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1440% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 830µg | 692% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 306µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 30mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 46mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.366mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 213mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.89mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.07g | 7% |
| Folate | 42µg | 14µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 3.74g | 6% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 379mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 19kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.03g | 1% |
| Choline | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.036mg | 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
11%
185%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
34%
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 - 206mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw 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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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