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Cracker vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and Nachos?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 42% more.
  • Nachos contain 9 times less Folate than Cracker. Cracker contains 92µg of Folate, while Nachos contain 10µg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Nachos
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +437.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +437.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +590.8%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin K +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +590.8%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin K +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Nachos
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +33.2%
Contains more Water +1091.1%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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 Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.6%
Contains more Other +33.2%
Contains more Water +1091.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.9%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nachos
Contains more Starch +75.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1211.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +75.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1211.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 59g 31.71g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.32g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 21.5g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 34.91g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 343kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 28.33g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 120mg 63mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.75mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 248mg 198mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 726mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.104mg 0.064mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.187mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 3.03mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.123mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.133mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.63mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.38mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 92µg 10µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 69.3µg 19.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.042mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.156mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.187mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.103mg 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.112mg 0.094mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.229mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.25mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.135mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 5.04g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 4.343g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.032g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.617g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.