Chard
veg ingredient
What is it?
Chard is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: swiss chard
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 17 products
Products containing chard
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about chard
Is Chard good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
Is chard safe for dogs?
Chard, also called Swiss chard, is safe for most dogs when cooked or included as a small part of a balanced food. It provides fibre, vitamins, and minerals, though it contains naturally occurring oxalates.
What is chard used for in dog food?
It is included as a vegetable ingredient to add nutrients, colour, and fibre. It is sometimes found in recipes alongside other leafy greens and root vegetables.
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How many UK dog foods contain chard?
17 UK products list chard as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is chard called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as swiss chard. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chard?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.