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Truffle vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Truffle and Chard?

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Chard is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 272% higher.
  • Chard has 48 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Chard has 0.9µg.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
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Chard
Contains more Calcium +174.1%
Contains more Iron +160.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +484.1%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Contains more Calcium +174.1%
Contains more Iron +160.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +484.1%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 86

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 B2 +881.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 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 B2 +881.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chard
Contains more Protein +392%
Contains more Fats +812.5%
Contains more Carbs +1667.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Water +526%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +392%
Contains more Fats +812.5%
Contains more Carbs +1667.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Water +526%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Chard Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 2.03g Truffle
Protein 9.25g 1.88g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.08g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 4.13g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 20kcal Truffle
Sugar 1.1g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 58mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 2.26mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 86mg Chard
Phosphorus 184mg 33mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 549mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 179mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 0.33mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.163mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.334mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Chard
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.086mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.36mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.163mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.085mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 9µg Truffle
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g Chard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
113%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.