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Chicken soup vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken soup and nachos

  • The amount of vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B6, selenium, magnesium, and potassium in nachos is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Nachos cover your daily vitamin E needs 27% more than chicken soup.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of chicken soup is 52.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.8%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +633.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.9%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9550%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +187%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 +146.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1691.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +889%
Contains more OtherOther +211.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2308.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2266.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 14.02g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 5.04g 32%
Fats 1.2g 21.5g 31%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 4.08mg 27%
Phosphorus 27mg 198mg 24%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 19.3µg 16%
Calories 36kcal 343kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 2.2µg 8.6µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.215mg 12%
Carbs 3.53g 34.91g 10%
Magnesium 4mg 42mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 362mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.321g 2.173g 8%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.86mg 7%
Sodium 143mg 313mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.123mg 7%
Iron 0.21mg 0.75mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 0.63mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 63mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.133mg 4%
Protein 2.52g 4.32g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Choline 9.2mg 26.4mg 3%
Copper 0.054mg 0.064mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 31.71g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 1.58g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 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
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.