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Milk vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milk and Nachos

  • Milk has more Vitamin B12, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nachos covers your daily Vitamin E needs 27% more than Milk.
  • Nachos have 7 times less Vitamin B12 than Milk. Milk has 0.47µg of Vitamin B12, while Nachos have 0.07µg.
  • Milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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.
Milk
Milk
2
:
8
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +540%
Contains more Manganese +6133.3%
Contains more Selenium +160.6%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Zinc +104.8%
Contains more Copper +540%
Contains more Manganese +6133.3%
Contains more Selenium +160.6%

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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
8
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +19200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Nachos
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 A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +19200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Water +140.4%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +2116.5%
Contains more Carbs +599.6%
Contains more Other +149.3%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Nachos
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 Water +140.4%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +2116.5%
Contains more Carbs +599.6%
Contains more Other +149.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4961.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14300%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4961.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14300%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Lactose +219%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Nachos
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 Lactose +219%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 3.37g 4.32g Nachos
Fats 0.97g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 4.99g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 42kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 5.2g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 0g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 125mg 63mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 11mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 95mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 150mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 44mg 313mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.01mg 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.003mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 3.3µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 196IU 21IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 5µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.133mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 5µg 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.07µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.042mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.319mg 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.282mg 0.156mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.22mg 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.101mg 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.173g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.617g Nachos

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.