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Russet potato vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Russet potato and Chard

  • Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chard is 271% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Chard. Russet potato contains 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, while Chard contains 0.085mg.
  • Russet potato contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Zinc - 0.33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +186.7%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Potassium - 549
Equal in Zinc - 0.33

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 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.5%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16265%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.5%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +61140%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16265%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +419.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Equal in Other - 1.26
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +39.9%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +419.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Equal in Other - 1.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet potato Chard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Russet potato Chard Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 2.03g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.88g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.08g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 4.13g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 20kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 1.1g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 58mg Chard
Iron 1.07mg 2.26mg Chard
Magnesium 30mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 71mg 33mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 549mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 179mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.33mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.228mg 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 10IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 8.3mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.034mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.086mg Chard
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.36mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.163mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 9µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.018mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.086mg
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.125mg 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.137mg 0.103mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.131mg 0.114mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.038mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.028g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.