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Apple pie vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple pie and nachos

  • Apple pie has more iron, while nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 25% higher.
  • Nachos contain 2 times less saturated fat than apple pie. Apple pie contains 3.797g of saturated fat, while nachos contain 2.173g.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +437.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
~equal in Manganese ~0.187mg

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.123mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +39.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.4%
Contains more FatsFats +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.8%
~equal in Carbs ~34.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 24mg 198mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 14.02g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.04g 19%
Fats 11g 21.5g 16%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.215mg 14%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Potassium 65mg 362mg 9%
Magnesium 7mg 42mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.797g 2.173g 7%
Iron 1.21mg 0.75mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g 6%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.38mg 5%
Calories 237kcal 343kcal 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Calcium 11mg 63mg 5%
Protein 1.9g 4.32g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.133mg 2%
Sodium 266mg 313mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.064mg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.123mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 34g 34.91g 0%
Net carbs 32.4g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Manganese 0.182mg 0.187mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.135mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Nachos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.