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Beer vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and nachos

  • Beer contains less vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1 than nachos.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 27% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in beer is lower.
  • Nachos have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Nachos
9
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 less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1240.7%
Contains more IronIron +3650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1180%
Contains more ZincZinc +8500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2237.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1333.3%

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.
Beer
0
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Nachos
12
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Nachos
3
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 +145.9%
Contains more OtherOther +115.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +839.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0g 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.04g 34%
Fats 0g 21.5g 33%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 14mg 198mg 26%
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.6µg 15%
Calories 43kcal 343kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.215mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Sodium 4mg 313mg 13%
Starch 0g 28.33g 12%
Potassium 27mg 362mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.173g 10%
Carbs 3.55g 34.91g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.123mg 10%
Magnesium 6mg 42mg 9%
Iron 0.02mg 0.75mg 9%
Protein 0.46g 4.32g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.133mg 8%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.86mg 8%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.187mg 8%
Copper 0.005mg 0.064mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.38mg 7%
Calcium 4mg 63mg 6%
Choline 10.1mg 26.4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.07µg 2%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Beer 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
3%
Beer
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.