Nachos vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between Nachos and Mashed potato?
- The amount of Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium in Nachos are higher than in Mashed potato.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 24% more.
- Mashed potato contains 11 times less Selenium than Nachos. Nachos contain 8.6µg of Selenium, while Mashed potato contains 0.8µg.
- Mashed potato has less Saturated Fat.
We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, potato, mashed types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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
+250%
Contains
more
Iron
+141.9%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+180%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+235.6%
Contains
more
Potassium
+26.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+290.9%
Contains
more
Copper
+82.9%
Contains
more
Manganese
+90.8%
Contains
more
Selenium
+975%
Equal in Sodium - 306
Contains
more
Calcium
+250%
Contains
more
Iron
+141.9%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+180%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+235.6%
Contains
more
Potassium
+26.6%
Contains
more
Zinc
+290.9%
Contains
more
Copper
+82.9%
Contains
more
Manganese
+90.8%
Contains
more
Selenium
+975%
Equal in Sodium - 306
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.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+871.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+720%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+786.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+79.2%
Contains
more
Folate
+11.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+227.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+781%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+71.4%
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.07
Contains
more
Vitamin E
+871.4%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+720%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+786.7%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+79.2%
Contains
more
Folate
+11.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin K
+227.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+781%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+71.4%
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.07
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+161.8%
Contains
more
Fats
+662.4%
Contains
more
Carbs
+138.3%
Contains
more
Other
+48.4%
Contains
more
Water
+112.9%
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
Contains
more
Protein
+161.8%
Contains
more
Fats
+662.4%
Contains
more
Carbs
+138.3%
Contains
more
Other
+48.4%
Contains
more
Water
+112.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+1847.2%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+275.6%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-73.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.04 g
Saturated Fat:
0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.342 g
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+1847.2%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+275.6%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-73.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Starch
+134.1%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+430%
Contains
more
Lactose
+∞%
Contains
more
Glucose
+∞%
Contains
more
Fructose
+∞%
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains
more
Starch
+134.1%
Contains
more
Sucrose
+430%
Contains
more
Lactose
+∞%
Contains
more
Glucose
+∞%
Contains
more
Fructose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 13.35g |
|
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.65g |
|
| Fats | 21.5g | 2.82g |
|
| Carbs | 34.91g | 14.65g |
|
| Calories | 343kcal | 89kcal |
|
| Starch | 28.33g | 12.1g |
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g |
|
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.5g |
|
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g |
|
| Calcium | 63mg | 18mg |
|
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.31mg |
|
| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 59mg |
|
| Potassium | 362mg | 286mg |
|
| Sodium | 313mg | 306mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.22mg |
|
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.035mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.098mg |
|
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.8µg |
|
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 185IU |
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 43µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.42mg |
|
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.015mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.015mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.08mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.12mg |
|
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.07µg | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 5.9µg |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.156mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.521mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.156mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.094mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.25mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.135mg |
|
|
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.058g | 0.105g |
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.173g | 0.577g |
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.02g | 0.72g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 1.342g |
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 1.146g |
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.174g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)