Cocktail sauce vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocktail sauce and nachos different?
- Cocktail sauce is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, nachos are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for cocktail sauce is 29% higher.
- Cocktail sauce contains 17 times more vitamin A than nachos. While cocktail sauce contains 359IU of vitamin A, nachos contain only 21IU.
- Nachos have less sodium.
Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +73.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +147.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +560% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +338.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1947.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 5.04g | 34% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 21.5g | 31% |
| Sodium | 983mg | 313mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 198mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 4.08mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 19.3µg | 12% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 343kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.123mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.047mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11mg | 26.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.148mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 362mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 34.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.82mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.42g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.83g | 2.17g | N/A |
| 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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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
12%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)