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Red potato vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red potato and Chard?

  • Red potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Chard is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 270% higher.
  • Chard has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Red potato. Red potato has 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, while Chard has 0.36mg.
  • Red potato is lower in Sodium.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Copper - 0.163
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.1%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Copper - 0.163

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 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +11589.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +11589.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +374.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Other - 1.26
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +22.3%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +374.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Other - 1.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Chard Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 2.03g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 1.88g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.08g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 4.13g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 20kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 1.1g Chard
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Chard
Calcium 9mg 58mg Chard
Iron 0.7mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 28mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 72mg 33mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 549mg Chard
Sodium 12mg 179mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.33mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.163mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 10IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 12.6mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.034mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.086mg Chard
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.36mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.163mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.085mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 9µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.018mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.109mg 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.12mg 0.103mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.02mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.115mg 0.114mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.038mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.028g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.