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French fries vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and Nachos?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, while Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 16% higher.
  • Nachos have 5 times less Vitamin B3 than French fries. French fries have 3.004mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos have 0.63mg.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +59.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.75
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.75

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 C +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 C +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +46%
Equal in Water - 37.4
Equal in Other - 1.87
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +46%
Equal in Water - 37.4
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.04
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.173
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.04

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 31.71g French fries
Protein 3.43g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 14.73g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 41.44g 34.91g French fries
Calories 312kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 0.3g 2.17g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g French fries
Calcium 18mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0.81mg 0.75mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 125mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 579mg 362mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 313mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.124mg 0.064mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.187mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 1.67mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.1mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.123mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.63mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.38mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.215mg French fries
Folate 30µg 10µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 11.2µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 5.04g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 4.343g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.