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Chicken meat vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken meat and nachos?

  • Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 49% more.
  • Nachos contain 29 times less cholesterol than chicken meat. Chicken meat contains 88mg of cholesterol, while nachos contain 3mg.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than nachos (75).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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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 +68%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835%
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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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 AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +704.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +531.9%
Contains more WaterWater +59%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.63mg 49%
Protein 27.3g 4.32g 46%
Selenium 23.9µg 8.6µg 28%
Cholesterol 88mg 3mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 4.08mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 14.02g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 5.04g 14%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 19.3µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.215mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.38mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Fats 13.6g 21.5g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.91g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.07µg 10%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.86mg 10%
Sodium 82mg 313mg 10%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.187mg 7%
Choline 65.9mg 26.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.79g 2.173g 7%
Iron 1.26mg 0.75mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.123mg 5%
Calories 239kcal 343kcal 5%
Calcium 15mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 5µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 42mg 5%
Potassium 223mg 362mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.133mg 3%
Phosphorus 182mg 198mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.71g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Copper 0.066mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.

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