Cabbage vs Chard – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing cabbage to chard, we picked the chard.
Why?
Both have their merits! But one comes out on top:
In terms of macros, cabbage gets off to a good start with more fiber, for comparable protein and carbs; a modest win for cabbage in this round.
In the category of vitamins, cabbage has more vitamin B9, while chard has more of vitamins A, B2, B3, C, E, and K, including 60x the vitamin A, 12x the vitamin E, and 10x the vitamin K. Thus, a strong win for chard on vitamins.
Looking at minerals next, cabbage is not higher in any minerals, while chard has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, winning another round easily.
In other considerations, chard has more polyphenols, especially kaempferol and quercetin, so wins its third round in a row.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for chard, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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