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Chard raw vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chard raw and biscuits

  • Chard raw has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Chard raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 121% more than biscuits.
  • Chard raw has 150 times more vitamin C than biscuits. While chard raw has 30mg of vitamin C, biscuits have only 0.2mg.
  • Chard raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chard, swiss, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360.8%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2066.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.378mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +637.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +335.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +220.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1092.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5847.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chard raw Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 692%
Selenium 0.9µg 19.5µg 34%
Vitamin A 306µg 34%
Vitamin C 30mg 0.2mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 4.163g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.356mg 26%
Fats 0.2g 16.3g 25%
Saturated fat 0.03g 4.324g 20%
Calcium 51mg 235mg 18%
Phosphorus 46mg 164mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 6.93g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.31mg 17%
Calories 19kcal 353kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.949mg 16%
Sodium 213mg 580mg 16%
Magnesium 81mg 18mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 2.9mg 14%
Carbs 3.74g 44.6g 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Folate 14µg 61µg 12%
Copper 0.179mg 0.082mg 11%
Protein 1.8g 7g 10%
Potassium 379mg 121mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.035mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.285mg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.54mg 2%
Manganese 0.366mg 0.378mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 2.18g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard raw Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Chard raw
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.