Chard vs Rhubarb – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing chard to rhubarb, we picked the chard.
Why?
These two leafy vegetables share a color-scheme, but the micronutrient profiles mean there’s a clear winner:
In terms of macros, though, there’s not a lot between them; they’re equal on carbs and fiber, and technically chard has more protein, but the numbers are tiny, so we think it fairest to call this round a tie, for all practical purposes.
In the category of vitamins, chard has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E and K, while rhubarb is not higher in any vitamins, meaning an 11:0 win for chard here.
Looking at minerals, chard has a lot more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while rhubarb has a little more calcium and selenium, so it’s a clear 7:2 win for chard on this one.
In other considerations, chard is also much higher in polyphenols, especially flavonols such as kaempferol and quercetin, so that’s another win for chard.
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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