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Nachos vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nachos and apple strudel

  • Nachos have more phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B1, and potassium; however, apple strudel has more vitamin B12.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% more.
  • Nachos have 7 times more vitamin K than apple strudel. Nachos have 19.3µg of vitamin K, while apple strudel has 2.9µg.
  • Apple strudel is lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index than apple strudel.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Strudel, apple.

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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.
Nachos
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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.
Nachos
8
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%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +565.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +92%
Contains more OtherOther +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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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
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.044g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.315g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Nachos Apple strudel DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 3.267g 27%
Phosphorus 198mg 33mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.42mg 18%
Fats 21.5g 11.2g 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.9µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.046mg 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.025mg 8%
Sodium 313mg 135mg 8%
Magnesium 42mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.04mg 7%
Lysine 0.156mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg 6%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.19mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 149mg 6%
Calcium 63mg 15mg 5%
Folate 10µg 28µg 5%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.1µg 5%
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g 4%
Copper 0.064mg 0.03mg 4%
Iron 0.75mg 0.42mg 4%
Calories 343kcal 274kcal 3%
Choline 26.4mg 17.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.315g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.33mg 2%
Carbs 34.91g 41.1g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.27mg 2%
Protein 4.32g 3.3g 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.7mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.173g 2.044g 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 25.75g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg 0%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
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
Nachos Apple strudel
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
24%
Nachos
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.58g)
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?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.