- Glossary
- Swiss Chard - healthy leafy green
Swiss Chard - healthy leafy green
Swiss chard is a leafy green related to beets and spinach with large green leaves and colorful stalks. Its flavor resembles spinach but is more pronounced. It is prepared by sauteing, blanching, or adding to soups and baked dishes. Leaves and stalks are cooked separately due to different cooking times. It is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C.
- Swiss chard is related to beets and spinach from the amaranth family.
- Chard stalks can be white, yellow, orange, or red.
- It is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, iron, and magnesium.
- Leaves and stalks are cooked separately due to different cooking times.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
19 kcal
1 %
Proteins
2 g
4 %
Fats
200 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
4 g
1 %
Fiber
2 g
6 %
Salt
533 mg
9 %
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