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Italian ice vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian ice and nachos different?

  • Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for nachos is 28% higher.
  • Italian ice has less sodium.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
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 -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5933.3%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +2766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 +131%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14300%
Contains more FatsFats +107400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3640%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0g 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.04g 34%
Fats 0.02g 21.5g 33%
Phosphorus 0mg 198mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.215mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Calories 53kcal 343kcal 15%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.6µg 15%
Sodium 4mg 313mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.123mg 10%
Magnesium 0mg 42mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.173g 10%
Potassium 6mg 362mg 10%
Protein 0.03g 4.32g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.133mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.38mg 8%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.86mg 8%
Iron 0.09mg 0.75mg 8%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.187mg 7%
Carbs 13.5g 34.91g 7%
Copper 0.01mg 0.064mg 6%
Calcium 1mg 63mg 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.5g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 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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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
2%
Italian ice
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
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 Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.