CHARD

all about chards for dogs and cats

Also known as: beet greens

Chards for dogs and cats
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION
NUTRIENTSMAJOR NUTRIENTS (per 100 g) IN RAW SHAPE
Calories, Kcal21-23
Carbohydrates, g4.2-4.4
Starch, gNot starchy
Fibers, g3.6-3.8
Plant proteins, g2.1-2.3
Fats, fatty acids, g0.1-0.2
VitaminsA (β-carotene), B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K, Choline
Micro- and macro-elementsCa, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Se, Zn
Active nutraceuticalsFlavonoids
CONSUMPTION FORMS AND POSSIBLE NEGATIVE FACTORS
CONSUMPTION FORMSNEGATIVE FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Raw (young)Poisonous in big amounts (goitrin, thiocyanate)
Raw (mature)Poisonous in big amounts (goitrin, thiocyanate)
DriedPoisonous in big amounts (goitrin, thiocyanate)
Cooked with additivesSugar, sugar substitutes, spices
Cooked without additives-
CannedSugar, sugar substitutes, salt, vinegar, spices
CoreNo reliable data
OilNo reliable data
RECOMMENDATIONS
CONSUMPTION FORMSDOGCAT
Raw (young)Better to avoidBetter to avoid
Raw (mature)Small amount, use with cautionSmall amount, use with caution
DriedBetter to avoidBetter to avoid
Cooked with additivesBetter to avoidMust be avoided
Cooked without additivesSmall amount, use with cautionSmall amount, use with caution
CannedMust be avoidedMust be avoided
CoreBetter to avoidBetter to avoid
OilBetter to avoidBetter to avoid
Q&A
This page is for the owners of dogs and cats who are seeking the answers to the following questions:
DOG OWNERS
Can dogs eat chards?
How much chard can a dog eat?
Do chards make dogs sick?
Are chards poisonous to dogs?
Will chards hurt dogs?
Can dogs eat dried chards?
Can dogs eat unripe chards?
Can dogs eat cooked chards?
CAT OWNERS
Can cats eat chards?
How much chard can a dog eat?
Do chards make cats sick?
Are chards poisonous to cats?
Will chards hurt cats?
Can cats eat dried chards?
Can cats eat unripe chards?
Can cats eat cooked chards?
Sponsors
This massive research was sponsored by Supreme Pharmatech Co., Ltd.