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Chard raw vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chard raw and candy bar

  • Chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11762% higher.
  • Chard raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Chard raw has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +85.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +994.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +569.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.2%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +435.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5691.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +761.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1167.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41702.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15114.3%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 153mg 11762%
Vitamin K 830µg 0µg 692%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 10.65g 71%
Copper 0.179mg 0.774mg 66%
Fats 0.2g 33.7g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.922mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 16.721g 42%
Manganese 0.366mg 1.243mg 38%
Phosphorus 46mg 308mg 37%
Vitamin A 306µg 0µg 34%
Zinc 0.36mg 3.94mg 33%
Vitamin C 30mg 0mg 33%
Protein 1.8g 15.5g 27%
Calories 19kcal 522kcal 25%
Saturated fat 0.03g 4.678g 21%
Folate 14µg 75µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 4.1mg 15%
Carbs 3.74g 47.4g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.83mg 13%
Iron 1.8mg 0.97mg 10%
Fiber 1.6g 4.1g 10%
Selenium 0.9µg 4.7µg 7%
Magnesium 81mg 110mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.14mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 78mg 3%
Sodium 213mg 156mg 2%
Choline 18mg 29.4mg 2%
Potassium 379mg 407mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard raw Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.