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Chard raw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chard raw and fast food

  • Chard raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chard raw is 688% higher.
  • Chard raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Chard raw has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

Food types used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2155.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16838.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.1%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +141%
Contains more ProteinProtein +817.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5905%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +742.2%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11987.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2300%

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 Fast food
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 4.9µg 688%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.9µg 20.3µg 35%
Vitamin C 30mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.617mg 33%
Vitamin A 306µg 9µg 33%
Protein 1.8g 16.52g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.317mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.363mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.03g 4.493g 20%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.52mg 20%
Fats 0.2g 12.01g 18%
Folate 14µg 80µg 17%
Iron 1.8mg 3.06mg 16%
Calories 19kcal 297kcal 14%
Phosphorus 46mg 134mg 13%
Magnesium 81mg 27mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 4.835g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.38mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.212mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 3.74g 31.5g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.53mg 7%
Copper 0.179mg 0.121mg 6%
Sodium 213mg 331mg 5%
Potassium 379mg 197mg 5%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Choline 18mg 34.4mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 62mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.1g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g 0%
Manganese 0.366mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard raw Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.