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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Swiss chard

Also known as: chard

Swiss chard is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent, salty taste and cooling potency.

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Swiss chard — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

Swiss chard — Rasa: Bitter, Astringent, Salty · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent, Salty
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Swiss chard is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent, salty taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cook with fat and lemon; the stems take longer than leaves — start them first.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • sautéed with ghee, garlic and lemon
  • stems braised separately
  • in dals and soups

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kidney stones (oxalates, large amounts)
  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Swiss chard

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (36g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Swiss chard

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Kapha Barley Chickpea Chard Stew

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