Vegetables · per 100g
A vibrant leafy green with earthy, beet-like undertones and colorful stalks, Swiss chard is a versatile culinary staple known for its dense concentration of protective phytonutrients.
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Vitamin K1, Calcium
Vitamin C, Copper
Folate, Iron
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite its name, Swiss chard is not native to Switzerland; it was named by a 19th-century botanist to distinguish it from French varieties of spinach.
Standout nutrients
Vitamin K
beta-Carotene
Vitamin A
Folate
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Leafy greens generally have a low carbon footprint, though water usage varies by region.
Storage
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Store in a perforated plastic bag in the crisper drawer.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
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