Nachos vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nachos and American cheese
- Nachos have more vitamin E, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 98% higher.
- American cheese contains 5 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, while American cheese contains 0.8mg.
- The amount of sodium in nachos is lower.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of nachos is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +356.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1558.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +728.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +298.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +642.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2042.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +843.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262% |
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Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +31.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
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Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 63mg | 1045mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 18.057g | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 641mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 1.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 1671mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 100mg | 32% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 18.13g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 250µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 1.286g | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.8mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 20.2µg | 21% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 31.79g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.49mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 8.236g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 2.6µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.054mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 3.7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.015mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.234mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 132mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 36.2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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