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Mustard vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mustard and nachos

  • Mustard is richer in selenium, iron, and manganese, yet nachos are richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 45% higher.
  • Mustard contains 4 times more sodium than nachos. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while nachos contain 313mg.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +114.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +289.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
~equal in Calcium ~63mg

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% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1278.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~5µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
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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 +123.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +543.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +542.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +551.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4326.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +152.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Nachos DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 8.6µg 45%
Sodium 1104mg 313mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 14.02g 30%
Fats 3.34g 21.5g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 5.04g 28%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 4.08mg 25%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 19.3µg 15%
Calories 60kcal 343kcal 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 198mg 13%
Starch 0.64g 28.33g 11%
Iron 1.61mg 0.75mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.215mg 11%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.187mg 10%
Carbs 5.83g 34.91g 10%
Saturated fat 0.214g 2.173g 9%
Potassium 152mg 362mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.133mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.38mg 3%
Fiber 4g 3.2g 3%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.86mg 2%
Copper 0.074mg 0.064mg 1%
Protein 3.74g 4.32g 1%
Magnesium 48mg 42mg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Choline 22.4mg 26.4mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 31.71g N/A
Calcium 63mg 63mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.63mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.135mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

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