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Chard raw vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chard raw and french fries

  • Chard raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium, yet french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Chard raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 682% more than french fries.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chard raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chard raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chard, swiss, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%
~equal in Sodium ~210mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.4%
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +140.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7265%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1008%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14822.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7611.4%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard raw French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 11.2µg 682%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 5.398g 36%
Vitamin A 306µg 0µg 34%
Vitamin C 30mg 4.7mg 28%
Fats 0.2g 14.73g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.099mg 0.372mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.004mg 16%
Calories 19kcal 312kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 5.969g 15%
Carbs 3.74g 41.44g 13%
Iron 1.8mg 0.81mg 12%
Magnesium 81mg 35mg 11%
Phosphorus 46mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.17mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.03g 2.336g 10%
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.58mg 8%
Potassium 379mg 579mg 6%
Copper 0.179mg 0.124mg 6%
Manganese 0.366mg 0.247mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.039mg 4%
Folate 14µg 30µg 4%
Choline 18mg 36.8mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 18mg 3%
Protein 1.8g 3.43g 3%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 1.67mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 1.1g 0.3g N/A
Sodium 213mg 210mg 0%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.036mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard raw French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Chard raw
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.