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Chard vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chard and Potato wedges different?

  • Chard is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chard covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 34% more than Potato wedges.
  • Chard contains 5 times more Magnesium than Potato wedges. Chard contains 86mg of Magnesium, while Potato wedges contain 19mg.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sodium.

Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +222.9%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%

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.
Chard
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Carbs +517.4%
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Carbs +517.4%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.3%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.88g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.08g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.13g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 20kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 1.1g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.1g 2g Chard
Calcium 58mg 15mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.7mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 19mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 549mg 394mg Chard
Sodium 179mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.33mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.163mg Chard
Manganese 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 0IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 0µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 11.2mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.04mg Chard
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 9µg Chard
Vitamin K 327.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.55g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chard Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
113%
Chard
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.538g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/nutrients
  2. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.