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French fries vs. Nachos Supreme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Nachos Supreme?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Nachos Supreme is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% more.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.75mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.549g

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 Supreme
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 312kcal 223kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 6.21g Nachos Supreme
Fats 14.73g 12.48g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 17.69g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 21.39g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 33mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 47mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 579mg 298mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.01mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 0.3g 1.63g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.7g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.104mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g Nachos Supreme
Phosphorus 125mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 210mg 348mg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 0µg 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.247mg 0.202mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.073mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.137mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.01mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.33mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.158mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 11.2µg 6.4µg French fries
Folate 30µg 14µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.167g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 2.549g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 6.661g Nachos Supreme
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 2.496g French fries
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0.27g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.315g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.012g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.098g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Nachos Supreme
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
27%
French fries
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/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.