Cheese vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cheese and Nachos?
- Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E .
- Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
- Nachos contain 66 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cheese. Cheese contains 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Nachos contain 5µg.
- Nachos have less Cholesterol.
We used Cheese, cheddar and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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 CalciumCalcium | +1027% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +435.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +592.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +5814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1471.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +474.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +324.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +967.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +704.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +429.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1029.8% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1258.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 404kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 4.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.135mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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