Nachos vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and barbecue sauce different?
- Nachos are higher than barbecue sauce in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Barbecue sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 31% more than nachos.
- Nachos contain 48 times more saturated fat than barbecue sauce. Nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, while barbecue sauce contains 0.045g.
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Sauce, barbecue types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +405.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +890% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +972.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
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:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3312.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.2% |
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
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16997.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4890.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7994.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +405.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.082g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.101g | 33% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.63g | 32% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 1027mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 20mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.8mg | 22% |
| Fructose | 0g | 14.17g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 1.8µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 1.3µg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 0.35g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.075mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.045g | 10% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 172kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 0.82g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.056mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 7.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.164mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 232mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.126mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 40.77g | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | 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 | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 0.08g | 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
24%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)