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Nachos vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and chard raw

  • Nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and selenium, yet chard raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, copper, and magnesium.
  • Chard raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 676% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain 72 times more saturated fat than chard raw. While nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, chard raw contains only 0.03g.
  • The glycemic index of chard raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Chard, swiss, raw.

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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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +330.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.7%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg

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.
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6020%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4200.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140%
Contains more FatsFats +10650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +833.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +147.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Chard raw
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 Nachos Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 830µg 676%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 0.04g 35%
Fats 21.5g 0.2g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.07g 33%
Vitamin A 5µg 306µg 33%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 30mg 32%
Phosphorus 198mg 46mg 22%
Calories 343kcal 19kcal 16%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.89mg 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg 14%
Copper 0.064mg 0.179mg 13%
Iron 0.75mg 1.8mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Saturated fat 2.173g 0.03g 10%
Carbs 34.91g 3.74g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.099mg 9%
Magnesium 42mg 81mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.366mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.04mg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g 6%
Protein 4.32g 1.8g 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.36mg 5%
Sodium 313mg 213mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.172mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Choline 26.4mg 18mg 2%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.4mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 379mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 51mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 1.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.036mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chard raw
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
24%
Nachos
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.